After nearly 23 years with Trex, CEO Bryan Fairbanks will retire in April, with the board tapping COO Adam Zambanini to take the helm.
The Winchester, Virginia-based composite decking manufacturer told investors about the succession plan and future direction during its Q4 2025 earnings call.
“Adam has been a great partner in developing and implementing major strategies over the years as well as leading a substantial portion of the overall organization in his current COO role,” Fairbanks said, mentioning Zambanini’s “deep knowledge” of the Trex brand.
Zambanini has held a 20-year career with the company, rising from marketing roles to the executive suite. He spoke to investors about his previous experience throughout his tenure, including the successful development and implementation of technology that catalyzed its Trex Transcend decking line.
“The product established a new benchmark for performance, combining scratch, stain, fade and mold resistance with refined wood-like aesthetic,” he said. “This innovation marked the industry’s first generation of high-performance composite decking and served as a catalyst for sustained market share expansion over the following decade.”
Zambanini stated that the future direction of the Trex brand involves a “disciplined innovation pipeline” for its decking portfolio to increase durability and “raise expectations across composite and PVC decking category.”
He also noted the strategic focus on alternative railing for residential applications as well as increasing market share in the marine industry.
“Our decking is evolving to perform across diverse environments with heat mitigation technology, submersible marine capabilities and with the recent launch of Trex Refuge, mission-resistant solutions for dry fire-prone conditions,” he said. “We want to continue to push the limits of where our products can go and be at any price point with those features that consumers expect from their project.”
“And as we plan for the future, we will navigate the dynamic industry landscape to build a clear road map for continued success,” Zambanini said.
