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Owens Corning has expanded the role of General Counsel Gina Beredo, appointing her as the Chief Administrative Officer, highlighting the increasing trend of legal professionals taking on more comprehensive roles within corporations. This move follows the departure of Paula Russell, the longstanding Chief Human Resources Officer. Russell, who has served at Owens Corning for 25 years and held the HR chief position for six years, will transfer her responsibilities to Beredo before embarking on new personal growth initiatives. This transition underscores a wider industry shift where the traditional role of the general counsel is evolving, as noted by experts Stephen Mar and Mark Roellig in their recent insights.
This change aligns with emerging trends where legal professionals are assuming broader administrative duties, reflecting greater strategic involvement in corporate operations. More details can be found here.
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