Michigan, United States, April 2026 — EJ has promoted Matthew Stone to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his expanded leadership role, he will oversee the company’s global finance organization, providing strategic financial leadership to support EJ’s continued growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. He succeeds Jack Poindexter, who is retiring after a distinguished tenure with the company.
Matthew Stone brings more than 27 years of finance and corporate leadership experience across manufacturing, automotive, corporate development, financial planning and analysis, mergers and acquisitions, and transaction advisory. Since joining EJ in 2023 as Vice President of Finance, he has played a key role in strengthening the company’s financial operations and strategic planning. His promotion to Chief Financial Officer reflects his strong leadership and significant contributions to the organization during a period of continued growth.
Prior to joining EJ, Matthew spent more than six years at Tenneco, where he served as Executive Director – Motorparts Finance & Corporate Development and previously as Finance Director – Motorparts Finance & Corporate Development. During this time, he led financial strategy, corporate development initiatives, business performance management, and strategic investment activities supporting the company’s global operations.
Earlier in his career, Matthew held senior finance leadership roles at Johnson Controls Automotive Experience (now Adient) as Finance Director – Financial Planning & Analysis, and at Metaldyne Performance Group (MPG), where he served as Director – Financial Planning & Analysis across both the corporate organization and business unit leadership. He also spent more than 14 years at PwC, progressing from Senior Associate – Audit & Assurance to Director – Transaction Services, advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, financial due diligence, transaction strategy, and corporate finance.
Throughout his career, Matthew has developed extensive expertise in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, transaction advisory, business strategy, operational finance, financial reporting, capital allocation, and executive leadership. His appointment reinforces EJ’s commitment to strong financial stewardship as the company continues to expand its global leadership in infrastructure solutions.
Matthew earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
About EJ
EJ is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for critical infrastructure. Serving industries including water, wastewater, drainage, telecommunications, utilities, and transportation, the company delivers high-quality products that support the development and maintenance of infrastructure worldwide.
Founded in 1883 in East Jordan, Michigan, EJ has grown into a global enterprise operating across six continents, combining engineering excellence, manufacturing expertise, and customer-focused innovation to deliver infrastructure solutions that support communities around the world.
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