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John Barkhouse

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Chief Executive Officer at Cabinetworks Group
📍 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

John Barkhouse serves as President of GAF, leveraging over 25 years of executive experience leading transformations at global companies like Caterpillar, Clarios, and Cabinetworks Group. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Dalhousie University and an MBA from Bradley University and is noted for his focus on operational excellence and customer-centricity.

Outside of his executive roles, John is a dedicated family man. He has publicly shared his admiration and support for the women in his life, including his wife, Kollet, and their three daughters, highlighting their professional accomplishments and personal importance to him.

He is slated to become GAFs Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2026, succeeding the current CEO.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Business Transformation
He has a proven 25-year track record of leading large-scale transformations and growing companies in the industrial, energy, and services sectors.
Operational Excellence
Described as a "world-class operator, " this is a core focus in his leadership style, from his early career at Caterpillar to his current role at GAF.
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Career

Work history

11-2021
Chief Executive Officer
Cabinetworks Group
5-2019 - 11-2021
Chairman Of The Board
Clarios
5-2019 - 5-2020
President, CEO & Chairman of the Board
Clarios
9-2018 - 11-2021
Managing Director
Brookfield Asset Management
2014 - 2018
President, CEO and Director
Newalta
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Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Bradley University
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
Dalhousie University
Certificate in Applied Science
Acadia University
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