Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, has announced that Michael Toh has joined the company as president of its Asia-Pacific regional business unit.
Copeland’s Chief Executive Officer, Ross B. Shuster, said, “Michael’s knowledge of the HVAC industry and extensive Asia-wide leadership experience make him an ideal leader for our Asia Pacific business.
“His proven ability to grow businesses, coupled with his strategic approach to innovation, aligns well with our strategic direction as we continue to expand our presence in the HVAC, cold chain, and industrial industries across the Asia Pacific region.”
With more than 20 years of experience in HVAC and related industries, Mr Toh has a proven track record of driving growth and profitability in dynamic market conditions. Before joining Copeland, Mr Toh led Georg Fischer’s Asia-Pacific operations. He led Honeywell Building Solutions’ Asia-Pacific Sales team and held numerous leadership positions in Johnson Controls’ Singapore, Malaysia and China operations. Mr Toh also held significant governance and oversight responsibilities as the vice-chairman of the board of Chinaust Group, a joint venture with a listed state-owned enterprise in China and has served as a member of the Global Executive Management team for Piping Systems.
“I’m excited to join Copeland and look forward to driving growth and innovation in this dynamic region,” Mr Toh. “Copeland is well-positioned to help solve some of the world’s most complex climate challenges by enabling the energy transition, accelerating the transition to low global warming potential refrigerants, and safeguarding perishable food and critical medicines throughout the cold chain.”
Mr Toh’s appointment is another step forward for Copeland after becoming a standalone company in 2023. The company continues to build and strengthen its leadership team and execute its growth strategies, focusing on customers, innovation, and sustainability.
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