David Millstone is co-Chief Executive Officer of Standard Industries, a privately-held, global industrial business. Standard Industries offers world class solutions that enable the people who depend on them to focus on what matters most in their daily lives, succeeding by investing in extraordinary talent and taking a long-term approach to building businesses. Its companies are leaders in delivering product excellence, exceptional customer experiences and market innovation.
With over 15,000 employees, operations in more than 80 countries, and 180-plus manufacturing plants worldwide, Standard’s companies and related businesses include: GAF, the largest building materials company in North America; BMI, the largest manufacturer of flat and pitched roofing systems in Europe; Siplast, a leader in the development and manufacturing of the world’s most advanced roofing and waterproofing systems; Schiedel, a leading designer and maker of chimney, stove and ventilation systems in Europe; SGI, a leading North American aggregates and mining company; 40 North Management, a fundamentally-based investment platform focused on public equities; and Winter Properties, a vertically integrated real estate investment management business.
Mr. Millstone resides in New York City with his wife, Jennifer Heyman Millstone, and his four daughters. He serves on the Yale University Development Council and the Board of Advisors of the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance. The Millstone family is involved in various civic and charitable endeavors including The Fortune Society, The Innocence Project, UJA Federation of New York, and the 92nd Street Y.
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Techonomy 18
Techonomy 2018 was a probing, wide-ranging conversation about the tech-inflected issues that affect business and our world. This year’s theme was Harnessing Tech for Responsible Growth, and as always we addressed many of the issues facing leaders today.
