Carrier Names Asia Pacific Operations President.Business Editors FARMINGTON, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 2001 Carrier Corporation, a subsidiary of Hartford, Conn.-based United Technologies Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :UTX UTX United Technologies Corporation (stock abbreviation, AMEX) UTX Unreal Texture (a texture pack for Unreal-engine games) UTX Unit Training Exercise UTX Under Track Crossing ), today announced the appointment of Bill Brown as President of its Asia Pacific Operations (APO apo- 1 A prefix indicating a protein component in a conjugated molecule–eg, apoferritin, apolipoprotein, see there 2 Apolipoprotein, see there ). Brown replaces Geraud Darnis who was recently appointed President, United Technologies Power Solutions. Brown will retain his role as Executive Vice President Japan Operations and Representative Director Toshiba Carrier Corporation until a successor is named. Asia Pacific is a region of dynamic growth and opportunity for Carrier. The diverse markets of APO are driven by favorable climate, growing populations and strong economies. And Carrier holds a leadership position in most of these markets. "Carrier is very fortunate to be able to benefit from Bill's unique combination of international and HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free industry experience," said Jon W. Ayers, president, Carrier Corporation. Of Brown's 34 years with Carrier, 20 years were in APO, including positions in sales, marketing, product management, business development and general management. In 1999, Brown was appointed to his current role of EVP EVP Executive Vice President EVP EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Valve Position Sensor EVP Electronic Voice Phenomenon EVP Europäische Volkspartei (Germany) EVP Employee Value Proposition Toshiba Carrier Corporation Japan (TCCJ), the highest-ranking Carrier position in the Toshiba Carrier alliance. Prior to his TCCJ role, Brown was President, Carrier Latin America Operations (LAO) from 1989 to 1999. During his tenure in LAO, Brown and his team achieved tremendous growth and market leadership for Carrier and its brands throughout the region. "Bill provides APO continuity in executing the APO strategy, having been part of its development. In addition, Bill's experience will serve the region well in the continued pursuit of operational excellence and margin expansion," said Ayers. "Of course, Bill is also uniquely qualified to continue the integration of Carrier and Toshiba Carrier capabilities." Carrier Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration refrigeration, process for drawing heat from substances to lower their temperature, often for purposes of preservation. Refrigeration in its modern, portable form also depends on insulating materials that are thin yet effective. systems and equipment. It is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX), provider of a broad range of high-technology products and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services to the aerospace and building systems industries. |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion