Carnegie Fabrics today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Gordon Boggis as Chief Executive Officer of Carnegie Fabrics (“Carnegie”), effective immediately. Gordon is an experienced executive with a consistent track record of delivering transformational change through a clear and strategic vision for growth. Skilled at improving key processes that help companies reach their full potential, Gordon will lead Carnegie into an exciting new chapter that will capitalize on the company’s existing strengths.
“We are excited to welcome Gordon to Carnegie as CEO. He brings terrific leadership and a remarkable ability to focus and galvanize an organization in pursuit of long-term strategic objectives,” says Ethan Thurow, Director of Carnegie Fabrics. “Gordon knows the key to Carnegie’s continued success is leveraging the best of what makes the company unique, while driving the business to new heights.”
Previously, Gordon served as the CEO of Mission, an innovative textile company that produced personal cooling gear. Over the past 17 years, he has led several highly successful brand-centric companies as CEO—including Redco Foods and Unreal Candy—through effective strategy development and execution. Gordon holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Loughborough University in England.
“I am thrilled to join Carnegie as CEO,” says Gordon. “A true leader within the industry, Carnegie has proved time and again that real innovation and change can be accomplished through a lasting dedication to people and the environment. I’m eager to build upon the company’s impressive track record to promote further growth and look forward to working with an extremely talented team.”
This transition marks the beginning of an exciting new phase in the evolution of Carnegie, which has seen steady growth in recent years and continues to further solidify itself as a leader of innovation within the building and design industry. The company continues to launch ground-breaking products throughout the year, providing architects and designers with the materials and tools they need to achieve more sustainable, functional, and beautiful projects.
About Carnegie
Carnegie is a leading manufacturer and innovator of textiles in North America. Since 1950, the company has established a tradition of firsts, including the development of its own Xorel® fabrics, which provide a durable alternative to PVC materials and Biobased Xorel, the first plant-based high performance textile in the world. In addition, Carnegie has built a reputation for its ongoing and comprehensive commitment to the environment through all parts of its business cycle by being a member of the Be Original organization, maintaining a B Corp certification, and by establishing themselves as the first and only interior textiles PVC-free company in the industry. For more information, visit www.carnegiefabrics.com
About Calera Capital
Founded in 1991, Calera Capital is a private investment firm which has invested over $3.5 of equity capital in the middle market. With offices in San Francisco and Boston, Calera focuses on partnering with founders and management teams to drive significant value creation in their businesses, primarily in two industry sectors: Business Services and Specialty Industrials. Calera Capital makes substantial equity investments in middle-market businesses and works closely in support of management to build long-term sustainable value through the implementation of strategic and operating initiatives. For more information, please visit www.caleracapital.com