Gunner Smith
Chief Executive Officer - Cornerstone Building Brands
Cornerstone Building Brands•United States
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Gunner Smith was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstone Building Brands in August 2025. His strong commercial background and experience leading high-performing businesses in the building products industry, along with his relentless focus on delivering value to customers positioned him as the best choice for the role. With more than two and a half decades of experience in the building products industry, he has a proven track record of driving profitable growth and market share gains by achieving revenue growth and delivering value creation as a trusted partner to his customers. He is passionate about the industry and leading a team of more than 18,000 employees.
Career Timeline
- Cornerstone Building BrandsCurrentAug 2025–Present· 1 yr 3 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentAug 2025–Present
- Howmet AerospaceCurrentSep 2023–Present· 3 yrs 2 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsCurrentSep 2023–Present
- Nov 2008–Aug 2025· 16 yrs 9 mos
- President, RoofingAug 2018–Aug 2025
- Vice President, Sales - Home Centers and Distribution2017–Jul 2018
- Vice President - Distribution SalesNov 2012–2017
- Vice President, Regional2011–Nov 2012
- Regional Sales LeaderNov 2008–Dec 2010
- 2007–2008· 1 yr
- National Manager, Sales2007–2008
- May 1999–Jul 2007· 8 yrs 2 mos
- Regional Sales Manager-SW2005–Jul 2007
- Senior District Sales ManagerMay 1999–Dec 2004
- Jun 1998–May 1999· 11 mos
- Manager, AccountsJun 1998–May 1999
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Marketing
Mississippi State University
Executive Selling
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Executive Education
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School