Standard Industries Appoints Michael V. Marinello as Global Head of Communications

Standard Industries, a global industrial company, announced today that Michael V. Marinello has been appointed as the Global Head of Communications, overseeing all internal and external communications functions, and serving as the lead spokesperson for the company.

Marinello has more than 20 years of strategic communications experience with major brands including Turner Broadcasting, Bloomberg LP, Microsoft and Becton Dickinson, as well as significant experience working with CEOs, C-suite executives and government and political leaders.

“Michael has an entrepreneurial approach to building communications organizations, and has a proven track record of driving successful outcomes,” said Standard Industries Co-CEO David Winter.

“He brings a unique and diverse blend of experiences to Standard, and we are excited to have Michael on board,” said Standard Industries Co-CEO David Millstone.

At Turner, he was Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications, overseeing corporate communications, public affairs, partnerships, marketing, media relations and executive communications. He also served on the senior leadership team of their global technology organization. At Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg Philanthropies, Michael held a number of senior communications roles, and also served as a spokesperson and speechwriter for Michael Bloomberg. During his tenure with Bloomberg, he also led communications for C40 Cities and was a member of their senior leadership team. Prior to that, he ran communications and analyst relations for Microsoft’s Intellectual Property and Licensing Division and then Microsoft Office.

Michael started his communications career in the U.S. Senate working for Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan (NY) and then Senator Bob Kerrey (NE). He sits on the Leadership Council for Tech:NYC, and several boards including New Yorkers for Culture and Art (NY4CA).

About Standard Industries

Standard Industries is a privately-held, global, diversified holding company with interests in building materials, aggregates, and related investment businesses in public equities and real estate. With over 15,000 employees and operations in more than 80 countries, Standard’s businesses include: GAF, the leading roofing and waterproofing manufacturer in North America; BMI Group, the leading manufacturer and supplier of flat and pitched roofing systems for the residential and non-residential markets in Europe, parts of Asia, and South Africa; Siplast, a leader in the development and manufacture of the world’s most advanced roofing and waterproofing systems; SGI, a leading North American aggregates and mining company; 40 North, a fundamentally-based investment fund focused on both public equities and third-party managed alternative investments; and Winter Properties, a vertically integrated real estate investment management and development enterprise. Learn more at www.standardindustries.com.