Leviton appoints two COOs
Leviton has appointed two new chief operating officers to better align resources with the company’s strategy and future growth. Effective immediately, Bob Becker is promoted to COO of Electrical and Ross Goldman is promoted to COO of Network Solutions.
Becker, previously EVP and general manager of the residential business unit, will be responsible for residential, commercial and Industrial (C&I) and lighting and controls (L&C) business units as well as global supply chain. Goldman will be responsible for the network solutions business. Goldman previously held the title of EVP and general manager of the Network Solutions business unit, and he will retain his position as chief sustainability officer alongside his new COO role.
Leviton’s Network Solutions business has grown exponentially in the past eight years, bolstered by over half a billion dollars in investments. These investments included acquisitions of Brand-Rex, CompuLink-USA, Berk-Tek, and PRISM DCS, as well as new factories.
As demand increases for energy-efficient solutions across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, Leviton has also invested almost $400 million in its Electrical business. This funding enabled the acquisitions of Intense, Contech, Birchwood, Viscor, and JCC lighting brands.
“The global push toward 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.”
