Building materials manufacturer USG Corporation announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Christopher Griffin will retire later this year after more than 30 years of service to USG. Christopher Macey, currently USG’s chief operating officer, will become president and CEO, effective April 1, 2026.
Macey brings more than 30 years of experience in the building materials industry and a strong record of operational leadership and commercial execution. As COO at USG, he led the company’s manufacturing, supply chain and digital transformation initiatives. Previously, he served in several senior leadership roles, leading CGC (Canada) and USG Mexico/LATAM, and more recently, as including president of USG’s Gypsum Division.
In his new role as President and CEO, Macey will be responsible for driving USG’s strategic priorities, including continued investment in manufacturing, customer service excellence and talent development across the business.
A veteran of the industry for more than 35 years, Griffin’s career with USG spans more than three decades, during which he oversaw a period of historic growth and the company’s successful transition to private ownership under the Knauf Group. He will retire effective June 30.
“On behalf of the Knauf family and USG’s Board of Directors, I want to sincerely thank Mr. Griffin for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to our people, our customers and our performance. He leaves the company well positioned for the future,” said Dr. Uwe Knotzer, general partner of Knauf Group. “We warmly welcome Christopher Macey as USG’s next president and CEO and look forward to working with him to build on our momentum and continue delivering for customers and communities across North America.”
Under Griffin’s leadership, USG navigated its transition to a privately held company under Knauf Group ownership, while significantly expanding its market-leading positions in wallboard and ceilings. His tenure has been defined by a “customer-first” philosophy and a commitment to safety and employee engagement that has consistently surpassed industry benchmarks.
