Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (“CD&R”) today announced the appointment of Jillian Griffiths as Chief Operating Officer, effective March 4. Ms. Griffiths is a 22-year veteran and former partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers (“PwC”). She will assume leadership responsibilities for CD&R’s finance, information technology, human resources, legal and office services operations.

While at PwC, one of the world’s largest accounting firms with over 195,000 people in 157 countries, Ms. Griffiths was a partner in the firm’s U.S. Deals practice, specializing in financial due diligence. She participated in over 150 transactions, dedicating a majority of her time advising premier private equity firms and Fortune 500 companies across a wide variety of industries.

“Jillian is a very talented financial executive whom we have come to know and respect over the past decade in connection with several transaction due diligence and portfolio company advisory assignments,” said Donald J. Gogel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CD&R. “Her work ethic, judgment, and values line up exceptionally well with our culture and we look forward to her continued contributions to the Firm as a Partner.”

“CD&R has a rich history and an unparalleled reputation for combining outstanding investment judgment and deep operational capabilities,” said Ms. Griffiths. “I am delighted to be joining such a preeminent organization, and I look forward to helping support the Firm’s success in the years ahead.”

Ms. Griffiths was named one of Consulting magazine’s “2013 Women Leaders in Consulting” for her outstanding achievements in client service. She is also a member of the Board of Turnaround for Children, an organization committed to transforming public education in high-poverty areas.

Ms. Griffiths is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Miami University.