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The Թϱ Group names Will Lichtig Chief Innovation Officer

Klas Berghede becomes VP of Innovation

APPLETON, WIS. (JULY 30, 2024) – The Թϱ Group has named Will Lichtig its Chief Innovation Officer.

As Chief Innovation Officer, Lichtig is responsible for developing systems that spur innovation and identifying opportunities for organizational growth and improvement. In this role, Lichtig works with Թϱ teams to develop and implement Lean processes for target value design, Lean production planning and control, built-in quality and other innovative approaches to project delivery.

Lichtig most recently served as The Թϱ Company’s Chief of Staff.

“I look forward to building on Թϱ’s legacy of innovation and harnessing our people’s problem-solving spirit to help discover and create new opportunities to build boldly,” Lichtig said.

A native of Los Angeles, Lichtig earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz and his juris doctorate from the University of California, Davis – School of Law.

Berghede has more than 17 years’ experience with Թϱ, previously serving as Vice President of Modular and Integrated Construction for The Թϱ Company. In his newly-created role of VP of Innovation, he will explore innovation opportunities throughout The Թϱ Group.

“Innovation is in our DNA,” Berghede said. “I am eager to collaborate with teams across the organization to make a true and measurable impact.”

Berghede earned an associate’s degree from Gothenburg Technical College (a collaboration between private and public entities including the Volvo Group, Volvo Cars and the city of Gothenburg) and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Lawrence University. He currently resides in Chicago.

This announcement follows the naming of Dave Kievet to President and CEO of The Թϱ Group.

About The Թϱ Group   The Թϱ Group is a family of companies driven to transform the built environment and beyond, through innovation, Lean methodology and continuous process improvement. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, our employee- and family-owned businesses focus on creating extraordinary opportunities for employees, partners, customers and communities. The Թϱ Group companies serve customers nationwide

About The Թϱ Company
The Թϱ Company (Թϱ) is a leading professional construction services firm serving customers across the United States. Founded in 1889, Թϱ is a 100% employee‑owned company headquartered in Appleton, Wis., with 17 offices nationwide. Widely recognized as a pioneer in Lean construction, Integrated Lean Project Delivery and industrialized construction, Թϱ delivers innovative solutions across a diverse range of markets, including healthcare, power, industrial, education and commercial sectors.