Jeff Drees has been selected as the new chief executive officer and president of Daikin Applied Americas.
Drees currently serves as executive vice president of sales, marketing and aftermarket at Daikin Applied, and will replace Mike Schwartz who is retiring at the end of August after 11 years leading the organization.
Drees said it is an exciting time to be in the HVAC and building solutions industry.
"The work we do has a profound impact on the world at large, helping customers address issues such as reducing carbon emissions and improving indoor air quality. I'm honored to lead these efforts and add to the significant growth the business has experienced over the last decade,” he said.
Drees joined Daikin Applied in 2020 and has helmed the organization's solutions transformation, expanding the portfolio of offerings and adding new capabilities through key acquisitions. He is a staunch advocate for customers, as well as Daikin's sales representatives and employees.