Leviton names a new president

Leviton Manufacturing Company has named current COO Daryoush Larizadeh as president of the company, effective immediately.

He will maintain his responsibilities as COO, and with the added role of president, he will be responsible for all of the company's operating units.

Larizadeh has been with Leviton for 14 years, and has been responsible for its sales and global operations since 2007. Today, he oversees the company's six business units, 13 manufacturing facilities and four market channels. Under his operational leadership, Leviton expanded into markets outside the U.S., and made a number of strategic acquisitions.

"Since joining Leviton, Daryoush has helped position Leviton for the future while maintaining operational excellence and commercial success. He is a trusted leader with a strong reputation for developing and inspiring the teams that work with him," said CEO Donald Hendler. "As Leviton nears its 110th anniversary in 2016, we are reminded to both acknowledge our heritage and recognize that our spirit of innovation has driven us to evolve and thrive over the years. Daryoush embodies the innovative spirit of Leviton, and I could not be more pleased about his appointment to this role."

Larizadeh will continue to report directly to CEO Donald Hendler.

"The board unanimously agrees that Daryoush's leadership experience, coupled with his strategic thinking and proven ability to deliver results, make him the right person to help execute Leviton's strategic priorities and drive sustainable growth," said Stephen B. Sokolow, chairman of the board of directors.