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Cornerstone Building Brands Names New General Counsel

Cornerstone Building Brands Inc. appointed Alena Brenner as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Brenner assumed the role leading the company’s legal, compliance and risk management functions on April 5, 2021, and reports directly to the Chairman of the Board and CEO, James S. Metcalf.

Brenner has more than 20 years of experience working for large, publicly traded Fortune 500 and Global 100 companies, as well as law firms across multiple industries including transportation, logistics, food and beverage and consumer packaged goods. In her most recent role, she was vice president and deputy general counsel for Ryder System Inc. 

“We are excited to have Alena join our Cornerstone Building Brands leadership team,” says Metcalf. “Her customer-centric approach along with the desire to simplify the way we do business is aligned with our commitment to be a partner of choice, and her proven experience in mergers and acquisitions will be critical to support our long-term growth strategy.”