Shaun McDonough Joins FHT as Chief of Staff

Spencer, Mass. – April 20, 2023 - Flexcon Holdings Trust (”FHT”), the parent company for Flexcon Company, Inc., Arlon Graphics, LLC, and Blueshift Materials, Inc., today announced that Shaun McDonough has accepted an offer to become their Chief of Staff.

Shaun brings with him a diverse background with Flexcon, following a career as a Public Defender in the local community. In his ten years at Flexcon, Shaun served in a variety of managerial and executive roles spanning the legal, sales, lean, safety, community, human resources, and innovation departments. Most recently, Shaun led the departments responsible for Human Resources, Safety & Environmental, Lean Transformation, and Community Engagement. His work during the pandemic was integral to Flexcon’s response and led to him being selected by Worcester Business Journal as one of their “40 under Forty” rising stars in the Central Massachusetts Business Community. His vast experience combined with his dedication and focus on people and culture will be paramount as he drives the continued transformation of FHT.

Dr. Michael Foley, CEO of FHT, had this to say about Shaun and his promotion: “Working with Shaun in his previous roles has been very rewarding to me. His passion for our company and its employee centric culture is contagious. Shaun already has a finger on the pulse of Flexcon North America and has moved FHT forward in developing governance best practices, implementing continuous improvement programs, and developing human talent. By moving Shaun onto the Corporate Leadership team, we are not only strengthening our team, but also bringing the next generation of leadership of FHT into a corporate leadership role. His support will ensure that FHT is set up for success in the future for many McDonough generations to come.”  

Shaun will be transitioning from the Executive Team at Flexcon to the position of FHT Chief of Staff. In this role, Shaun will report to Foley and be his right-hand person working closely with each entity’s leaders, the Advisory Board, and the McDonough Family. This will include a focus on global sustainability efforts, improving governance for the businesses, board & family, and providing support for special & strategic projects for each entity. Shaun’s goal is for FHT to fully embrace and build upon its focus as a material science leader. 

Flexcon, and subsequently FHT, was founded by the McDonough Family and has a rich history of leadership from both Myles and Neil McDonough. Shaun is the sole third generation family member currently in the business and is widely regarded as the next generation leader for both the business and the family. He has worked to develop family governance to establish sustainable, generational success. 

“I am proud to stand on the shoulders of giants working first within Flexcon and now within FHT.” Shares Shaun, “In this role I will be working closely with the stellar leaders of each FHT entity and our CEO Mike Foley as we build upon our collective experience. I am also excited to use this opportunity to build lasting governance that ensures the McDonough legacy lives on.”

About FHT (Flexcon Holdings Trust)

Flexcon Holdings Trust is a global industrial technology conglomerate consisting of diversified manufacturers of film-based material science products. Founded in 2001 by the McDonough family, Flexcon Holdings Trust is the parent company for Flexcon, Arlon and Blueshift.

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