A-1 welcomes Dhananjay "DJ" Phukan as new controller
A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered building components, announces the appointment of Dhananjay "DJ" Phukan as the new controller. DJ will report directly to Robert Jardim, vice president of finance.
With a wealth of experience in manufacturing finance, DJ has held senior finance positions at renowned companies such as Suncor Energy, Alstom, and ASR Group. His extensive background spans multiple manufacturing industries, making him a valuable addition to A-1's finance team.
DJ is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the United States, a credential he earned at KPMG LLP in Philadelphia, PA. Additionally, he is a Canadian licensed Chartered Accountant with an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and a B.A. in Accounting from Franklin & Marshall College.
"DJ's extensive experience in manufacturing finance and his global perspective will be instrumental in driving our financial strategy forward," said Robert Jardim, VP of Finance at A-1 Global Holdings. "We are thrilled to have DJ join our team and are confident that his expertise will contribute significantly to A-1's continued growth and success."
Originally from India, DJ moved to the United States for college and has been in Florida for three years. He and his wife, Julie, who works in the nonprofit sector, relocated from Rochester, NY.
About A-1 Global Holdings
Founded in 1977, A-1 has over 465 employees and is a leading manufacturer of pre-engineered wood trusses and its proprietary EZWALL® Innovative Framing Solution™. Dedicated to excellence in manufacturing, sustainability, and customer service, the company reorganized in December 2022 as A-1 Global Holdings, Inc., the parent company for A-1 Industries of Florida, Inc., and A-1 Industries of Georgia, LLC. A-1 operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Fort Pierce, Florida, and Bainbridge, Georgia, and offers multiple employment opportunities in both locations for candidates who share the company's Core Values: Own it, Passionate, Honesty, and Respect. All employees are eligible to participate in the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
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