Ken Parks is chief financial officer (CFO) of GE Vernova. In this role, he oversees all aspects of finance and digital technology and is responsible for relationships with investors, capital markets, and rating agencies as well as overall business process transformation.

Ken joined GE Vernova in October 2023, bringing extensive public company CFO experience and 38 years of comprehensive financial leadership to the role, having guided organizations through dynamic environments including acquisitions, emerging market positioning, restructuring, and leadership transitions.

Most recently, Ken served as CFO for the global building materials producer Owens Corning (NYSE: OC). Under his leadership, the company delivered record financial results and consistently exceeded guidance in each of the last three years.

Prior to Owens Corning, Ken served as public company CFO at global companies Mylan and Wesco International (NYSE: WCC). He was previously divisional CFO of United Technologies Corp (UTC) Fire & Security, and served for three years as Director of Investor Relations, successfully leading through UTC’s CEO transition. Ken has also held finance roles at Carrier Corporation and York International, and began his finance career with Coopers & Lybrand.

Ken became a Certified Public Accountant after completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting at the University of Tulsa.