Trex Company has named Dr. Anand Kangala as its new vice president and chief information officer. In the role, he will lead Trex’s global IT functions and enterprise technology strategy.
“We are committed to optimizing manufacturing and business processes through digital solutions and data-driven decision-making,” Brenda Lovcik, Trex’s chief financial officer, said. “In Anand, we have found someone who not only shares our vision for innovation and transformation, but someone with a proven track record of building teams and fostering strong linkage between technology solutions and business objectives.”
Most recently, Dr. Kangala served as a senior director at Home Depot, where he launched a transformation management office and led the digital strategy to build the foundation for interconnected retail vision through advanced technology and data-driven insights. He has held roles at Edward Jones, Carter’s Inc. Cato Corporation, and IBM previously.
“I’m thrilled to join a company I admire for its circularity and sustainability vision to enhance people’s lives,” Dr. Kangala said. “Trex’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement has made it the market leader for over three decades and provides a strong foundation for digital transformation and leveraging emerging technologies. I look forward to partnering with an executive team with deep industry and innovation experience and contributing to the company’s mission and growth.”
