WillScot makes board appointment

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WillScot Holdings Corp has announced the appointment of Worthing Jackman to its Board of Directors.

Jackman, who joined the board earlier this month,  will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee.

He was most recently the CEO and director of Waste Connections, an integrated solid waste services company based in North America.

During his 20 year stint with the company, he also held the roles of president, CFO and vice president of finance and investor relations.

He has also held various investment banking positions throughout his career and is the current director of Quanta Services, a role he has held since 2005.

According to WillScot, Jackman has “diversified leadership experience in businesses that share important characteristics with WillScot, and his appointment adds another Qualified Financial Expert” to its Audit Committee.

Erik Olsson, chairman of WillScot, said, “We are pleased to welcome Worthing Jackman to the WillScot Board, as part of our Board’s ongoing refreshment efforts. Mr. Jackman’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to enhancing and diversifying skills, expertise, and knowledge as WillScot continues to execute its growth strategy and enhance its financial and operational performance.

“He is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of long-term growth, execution and shareholder value creation, bringing extensive operational expertise and capital markets leadership.”

Brad Soultz, chief executive officer of WillScot, added, “Worthing brings a diversified leadership experience, having held a number of key roles where he was instrumental in shaping financial and operational strategies within the industrial services sector.

“He brings to the Board a combination of leadership experience in strategy, finance, and organisational development, which will further support WillScot as we continue to drive profitable growth and enhance value for our stakeholders.”