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Julian G. Francis

President and Chief Executive Officer at BECN
Board
Since August 2019
Age
58 years
Education
Holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a doctorate in materials engineering from Swansea University, as well as an MBA from DePaul University.
Tenure
Joined Beacon Roofing Supply as President and Chief Executive Officer in August 2019.

Also at BECN

SMM
Sean M. McDevitt
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
CC
Carmelo Carrubba
Vice President of Strategy and Transformation
CER
Christine E. Reddy
Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

About

Julian G. Francis is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Beacon Roofing Supply, a role he began in August 2019, and he is 58 years old.

Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership positions at major companies including Owens Corning, USG Corporation, and Reed Business Information, contributing to strategic growth and operational excellence in the building materials industry.

His strong academic credentials, earned from Swansea University and DePaul University, underpin over two decades of professional experience and a proven track record in driving company performance.

$BECN Performance Under Julian G. Francis

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Owens Corning President, Insulation Business October 2014 – 2019 Led the largest business segment with significant sales and EBIT growth
Owens Corning Vice President and General Manager, Residential Insulation Business 2012 – 2014 N/A
Owens Corning Vice President and Managing Director, Glass Reinforcements, Americas N/A N/A
Reed Business Information Vice President and Publishing Director N/A Global leader in publishing with $2.5B revenue
USG Corporation Vice President, Marketing N/A Developed the overall strategy for a $3.3B manufacturing business; 10 years tenure

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary $929,808 Annually (2023) Base salary for 2023
Time-Based RSUs $914,355 (14,067 units) Vests on March 1, 2026 Award granted on March 1, 2023; converts to common shares upon vesting
Option Awards $914,382 (28,700 options) Vest in three annual installments starting March 1, 2024; expires March 1, 2033 Exercise Price: $65.00 per share
All Other Compensation $29,670 2023Includes 401(k) matching: $9,900 , Life Insurance: $7,161 , Auto-Related: $12,608

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

ComponentWeight (%)AchievementPayout Amount
AEBITDA Component 60% 136% $893,381
Operating Working Capital 20% 195% $426,075
Individual Goals 20% 100% $218,500
Total100%$1,537,956

Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

MetricThresholdTargetMaximum
Adjusted EBITDA Margin % 3.33% per year (10% total) 16.66% per year (50% total) 33.33% per year (100% total)
Daily Avg Organic Net Sales Growth 3.33% per year (10% total) 16.66% per year (50% total) 33.33% per year (100% total)
Combined Total 20% 100% 200%
  • Number of Performance-Based RSUs: 28,135 units
  • Grant Date Fair Value: $1,828,775
  • Grant Date: March 1, 2023
  • Grant Date Stock Price: $65.00 per share
  • Vesting Schedule: Vest and convert into common shares after March 1, 2026, subject to achieving the above performance metrics for fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025
  • Conditions: Straight-line interpolation is applied between threshold and target, and between target and maximum