Beacon appointed Sean McDevitt as the company’s new executive vice president and chief human resource officer (CHRO). McDevitt will join the company May 3, assume his new responsibilities immediately, and work closely with current CHRO Christopher Harrison, who will support the transition until his previously announced departure later in the quarter.
“I am very pleased to welcome Sean to the Beacon team. Sean’s extensive background in both field and corporate operations, combined with his talent development, total rewards and change management expertise will strengthen Beacon and be a key asset as we continue our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey,” Beacon president and CEO Julian Francis said in a news release. “With Sean helping to ensure that everyone on our team is able to reach their full potential, the company is poised to deliver continued growth and outstanding operational performance.”
McDevitt most recently served as the executive vice president and CHRO at Apple Leisure Group, a $4.5 billion global integrated travel company. In the role, he was responsible for all HR functions, as well as corporate communications and corporate and social responsibility. With the company, McDevitt led the cultural integration of a $2 billion acquisition, helped the company reset its corporate mission, vision, and values, and focused on employee engagement, according to Beacon.
McDevitt also had a 22-year career with PepsiCo and Pepsi Bottling Group in various regions of the country, as well as Spain, Turkey, and Portugal. During his tenure at Pepsi Bottling Group, McDevitt directed field HR, served as HR lead on an international acquisition, and was vice president of human resources in Spain. After transitioning to PepsiCo, McDevitt served as the vice president of human resources in Spain and Portugal. Upon returning to the U.S., the new Beacon CHRO served in the vice president and senior vice president of HR roles and was the HR lead in designing and implementing a new global operating model. McDevitt concluded his career with PepsiCo as the senior vice president of field human resources for North America Beverages supporting over 50,000 employees and leading a 250-person team.
“I am thrilled to join Beacon and bring my distribution background to bear in the building products industry,” McDevitt said. “The company’s growth and drive for continuous improvement in all facets of the business is impressive. I look forward to partnering with Julian and the executive team as we work together to put people first and deliver on the company’s strategic initiatives.”
Herndon, Va.-based Beacon distributes roofing materials and complementary building products. The company operates over 400 branches throughout all 50 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces.
