Shaw Industries (Dalton, Ga.) announced the retirement of longtime CFO Ken Jackson. Jim Kirkpatrick has been tapped to succeed Jackson as CFO July 1.
Kirkpatrick joined Shaw in 1996 and has led Shaw’s internal audit, financial services, treasury and accounting functions. Kirkpatrick has also been instrumental in the due diligence and integration teams that managed many of Shaw’s acquisitions, according to the company.
“Jim has consistently demonstrated his ability to build successful teams to deliver high value results, make effective decisions and communicate complex situations with clarity,” Shaw Chairman and CEO Vance Bell stated, adding that Kirkpatrick was the clear choice to succeed Jackson.
Jackson also joined the company in 1996 and oversaw a number of acquisitions over the years, including Anderson Hardwood Floors and USFloors. He expanded the CFO role to lead many administrative areas within the company.
“Ken and I have been partners through numerous dynamic market conditions over the past 24 years,” stated Bell. “He has been a valued advisor and friend. Not only to me and the Shaw team, but to our customers.”