Newly expanded leadership team will help
accelerate innovation and transformation, and build on
the company's continued growth
MINNEAPOLIS,
July 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Daikin Applied, a leading
commercial and industrial HVAC equipment manufacturer and solutions
provider, has announced the appointment of two new executives to
its leadership team. Accelerating its commitment to modernize and
decarbonize buildings, Jeff Shusta,
a seasoned business strategist, joins Daikin Applied as Vice
President of Corporate Development and Ashish Srivastava, an experienced executive in
digital transformation, has been named Vice President of Digital
and Information Technology.
"Jeff and Ashish add to our considerable bench of
talent, which spans from the executive team to our equipment
assemblers and service technicians," said Yu Nishiwaki, Chief Operating Officer for Daikin
Applied Americas. "The way buildings are operated and managed is
changing rapidly as companies look to improve comfort and air
quality while reducing carbon emissions. Jeff and Ashish have the
experience and expertise to help us deliver innovative solutions
and an unrivaled customer experience."
Shusta brings more than 20 years of experience in
mergers and acquisitions (M&A), integrations, and business
strategy and management. In his new role as Vice President of
Corporate Development, Shusta will lead Daikin Applied's growth
strategy, particularly through M&A and strategic partnerships.
His diverse background, in combination with his technical and
financial expertise, will be instrumental in steering the corporate
development team.
"Daikin Applied is going through a period of
extraordinary success, and I look forward to helping sustain and
accelerate the upward trajectory," said Jeff Shusta, Vice President of Corporate
Development for Daikin Applied Americas. "Daikin serves such a wide
range of customers — from a hyperscale data center in Virginia to a K-12 school in Nebraska. My team will help ensure we have
comprehensive solutions to meet all of their heating and cooling
needs."
Most recently, Shusta spent 13 years at
3M in roles spanning strategy,
business development, M&A execution, integrations,
transformation and general management. He has contributed to more
than 100 transactions across various sectors throughout his career,
within investment banking at Merrill Lynch and other firms, and
then in end-to-end corporate development at 3M.
Srivastava is a senior executive with over 22
years of experience leading digital transformation and IT for
global companies. Bringing his extensive expertise and leadership
to Daikin Applied as Vice President of Digital and IT, Srivastava
will lead digital and technology strategy and guide IT operations
to support the company's current and future growth and portfolio
expansion.
"This industry is evolving rapidly and, still,
the ceiling for innovation is so much higher," said Ashish Srivastava, Vice President of Digital and
Information Technology for Daikin Applied Americas. "Digital
technologies are the key to creating occupant-friendly spaces,
optimizing operations, and unlocking both cost and carbon savings.
I'm excited to join Daikin Applied, and help the organization
develop the technologies that will create lasting value for our
customers and the world at large."
Before joining Daikin Applied, Srivastava served
as the IT and Digital Transformation Leader for a business unit of
a global healthcare technology company where he led successful
digital transformation initiatives that drove significant
improvements in commercial business and technology strategy. His
career began with a decade in consulting, where he spearheaded
large-scale transformations related to the Affordable Care Act,
SAP, Salesforce, e-commerce and mobile platforms.
To learn more about Daikin Applied, and the full
range of commercial and industrial HVAC equipment and solutions,
visit www.daikinapplied.com. Also, follow the company
on LinkedIn for the latest on HVAC technology, services
and trends.
About Daikin Applied Americas
Daikin
Applied, a member of Daikin Industries, Ltd., designs and
manufactures advanced commercial and industrial HVAC systems for
customers around the world. The company's technology and services
play a vital role in creating comfortable, efficient and
sustainable spaces to work and live — and in delivering quality air
to workers, tenants and building owners. Daikin Applied solutions
are sold through a global network of dedicated sales, service and
parts offices. For more information or to locate a Daikin Applied
representative, visit www.daikinapplied.com or call
800-432-1342.
Media Contact:
Aaron Parker
Communications Director
Daikin Applied
612-202-8774
aaron.parker@daikinapplied.com
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