Leviton recently announced that it appointed two new Chief Operating Officers (COO) “as part of an enhanced business strategy to better align resources with the company’s strategy and future growth”. The appointees’ promotions are effective immediately with Bob Becker becoming the COO of Electrical and Ross Goldman the COO of Network Solutions. Becker, who was previously Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Residential business unit, is responsible for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial (C&I) and Lighting and Controls (L&C) business units and Global Supply Chain. Goldman, on the other hand, is responsible for the Network Solutions business. Goldman was previously the Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Network Solutions business unit and will keep his position of Chief Sustainability Officer while being COO.
With the growing demand for energy-efficient solutions across industrial, commercial and residential sectors, Leviton has invested close to $400 million in its Electrical business. Doing this, Leviton has acquired Intense, Contech, Birchwood, Viscor, and JCC lighting brands as well as made “significant capital investments” in production capacity. The company has also developed and continues to produce solutions that “meet or exceed customer requirements across the entire value chain”. Among these solutions are the Decora Smart® Wi-Fi portfolio of connected devices and the industry’s first Smart Load Center for the residential market, as well as the Intellect Intelligent Fixture Control System and metering and verification solutions for the commercial sector, and the Lever Edge portfolio containing wiring devices that simplify installation.
“The global push towards electrification, coupled with the rapid expansion of data centers, are driving unprecedented growth. These trends are reshaping industries and economies at a pace never seen before, underscoring the critical need for sustainable and efficient energy solutions,” said Daryoush Larizadeh, Leviton President and CEO. “Leadership under Bob and Ross will undoubtedly drive our organization toward even greater success, capitalizing on key growth areas within Electrical and Network Solutions. Their expertise will further position us for the future as we deliver stronger performance, enhance accountability, and drive innovation in today’s increasingly nuanced and complex markets.”