Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. has appointed Angela Drake as an independent director of the company, effective on Jan. 1, 2025. The board has also appointed Drake to serve on its Audit and Finance and Compensation and Leadership Development Committees.
鈥淚 am very pleased to welcome Ms. Drake to our board given her extensive experience in financial leadership roles at leading manufacturing companies,鈥� said Phil Donaldson, Chair of Simpson鈥檚 Board of Directors. 鈥淎ngela is an accomplished professional with a proven track record in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, information technology, and budget and expense management. These attributes will be beneficial to Simpson as it bolsters its position as a leader in the building products space and continues to execute its key growth initiatives. We look forward to benefiting from Ms. Drake鈥檚 contributions to our board.鈥�
Drake brings nearly 30 years of experience in financial and business management. She has served as the chief financial officer at The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC), a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, irrigation and outdoor lighting, since March 2023.
Prior to her appointment as CFO, Drake held numerous leadership positions between April 2019 and March 2023, including Vice President of Finance, Vice President of Construction, and Senior Managing Director, Integration Co-Lead. Prior to joining The Toro Company, Ms. Drake served as the Chief Financial Officer, among other leadership roles, at Charles Machine Works, a privately held manufacturing company which was later acquired by The Toro Company. Drake also serves as a member of the board at First Bank & Trust Company. Drake is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Central Oklahoma.
