Michael H. Thaman

Overview

Michael H. Thaman, 43, Chairman of the Board of Owens Corning. Director since 2006; formerly a Director of OCD since January 2002. In addition to his current position, Owens Corning's Board of Directors has elected Mr. Thaman as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective upon the planned retirement of David T. Brown by the end of 2007. A graduate of Princeton University, Mr. Thaman joined Owens Corning in 1992. He was elected Chairman of the Board in April 2002 and also served as Chief Financial Officer from April 2000 until September 2007. Before assuming those positions, Mr. Thaman held a variety of leadership positions at Owens Corning, including serving as President of the Exterior Systems Business beginning in 1999 and President of the Engineered Pipe Systems Business beginning in 1997. Prior to joining Owens Corning, Mr. Thaman was Vice President in the New York office of Mercer Management Consulting, a strategy consulting firm. Mr. Thaman is a director of Florida Power & Light Group, Inc. On December 6, 2007, the Company announced that Michael H. Thaman has assumed the primary executive responsibility for the Company. He is Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer.