Vertiv has moved Giordano Albertazzi from his role heading Europe, Middle East and Africa to head the company’s operations in the Americas.
He replaces John Hewitt, who has left Vertiv but has not yet announced a new role.
Karsten Winther, VP of sales in EMEA, will now be president for EMEA, said Vertiv.
Rob Johnson, Vertiv CEO, said: “Giordano and Karsten have established outstanding leadership and vision during their careers with Vertiv, and I have complete confidence in their abilities in these new roles.”
Vertiv said that Albertazzi and Winther have worked together for four years, driving what the company called “meaningful results while building a successful culture based on accountability and speed”.
Albertazzi has been with the company for 24 years, the last six leading Vertiv in EMEA. In 2021 EMEA delivered organic sales growth over 18%, and improved adjusted operating profit margin by over 700 basis points.
Johnson said: “Giordano is the right person to lead our Americas business and drive rapid execution on the actions we are taking to address current environment challenges.”
He added: “He has accomplished the results by integrating cross functional teams and instilling discipline and agility that span how we operate internally and externally. We are confident that his leadership of the Americas will deliver similar success in the region.”
