Turtle’s Co-CEO and Executive Chairman of the Board, Jayne Millard, released the following announcement on October 3rd:
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As part of our long-term transformation plan for growth, the Board of Directors of Turtle has exciting news and changes to announce. Effective November 1, 2023, Luis Valls and I will become Co-CEOs of Turtle. At this juncture, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Kathleen Shanahan, our esteemed outgoing CEO, who will continue at Turtle in an executive advisory role. Kathleen’s unwavering dedication and remarkable leadership have left an indelible mark on Turtle since she joined our board in 2016. This transition results from a multi-year succession management plan involving the Board of Directors, Kathleen and Luis.
In our roles as Co-CEOs, Luis and I will jointly oversee the day-to-day operations of Turtle and its operating divisions. Luis, who has been a beacon of leadership as the Divisional President of the Electrical Division since 2018, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our leadership team. I, too, am thrilled to return to an active leadership role as Co-CEO while continuing my duties as Executive Chair.
As we embark on this exciting journey together, we want to pay tribute to Kathleen for her extraordinary leadership. Her contributions are many, including steering us through a global pandemic, with a strong commitment to transparency and greater communications with customers and employees. Turtle’s culture and success come from building crucial, lasting relationships, and Kathleen has been a true ambassador for Turtle and our industry.
Under her guidance, we proudly presented our inaugural ESG Report, a testament to our commitment to helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. We have continued our commitment to championing diversity throughout our industry. It has been my great honor to have worked so closely with Kathleen over the years.
With great enthusiasm, we also announce the elevation of Luis Valls to the role of Co-CEO. Together, we will lead Turtle into an era defined by our shared values of trust, customer success, innovation, and equality. Turtle has always been an organization unafraid to explore novel ways of thinking and to pursue innovative models. Ultimately, our collective aspiration remains unwavering: to deliver unparalleled value to our customers.
I am very excited about the following year, decade, and century. This is a transformational time for our industry, and we are filled with excitement and optimism. Your support and partnership mean the world to us, and we eagerly anticipate a future marked by progress, innovation, and shared success.
With Gratitude,
Jayne Millard
Executive Chairman of the Board