Ross joined Howden in October 2019 as the Chief Executive Officer upon the acquisition of Howden by Private Equity firm KPS Capital Partners. He has vast global business experience having held a variety of executive leadership roles with responsibility for international and global businesses within companies including United Technologies and Johnson Controls. Through his career he has been based in locations as varied as London, Los Angeles, Singapore and Shanghai. Ross’ experience and expertise ranges across leadership, strategy, mergers & acquisitions and corporate board participation. He has been instrumental in leading the accelerated growth and profitability of Howden since joining the company. Ross holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis.
Chief Executive Officer Ross joined Howden in October 2019 as the Chief Executive Officer upon the acquisition of Howden by Private Equity firm KPS Capital Partners.
Chief Financial Officer Alastair was appointed Chief Financial Officer for Howden in 2018 and has held a variety of financial leadership roles within the global business since joining Howden in 2008.
Chief Operating Officer Massimo Bizzi joined Howden in 2018 as President for the Compressors Division before progressing to Chief Operating Officer and President of the Global Product Group in 2020.
Chief Human Resources Officer Stuart was appointed Chief Human Resources Officer for Howden in September 2020. He is responsible for the delivery of Howden’s global People Strategy.
General Counsel Jen Robertson joined Howden as Senior Legal Counsel in 2015 and is now General Counsel for the Global Business.
President Asia Pacific Camille joined Howden in 2021 as President of Howden, Asia Pacific.
President China Harold Lang joined Howden in 2021 President of Howden China. He is responsible for profitable growth within key markets for China.
President Americas Mark Sanders joined Howden and became the President of Howden Americas in 2016.
President EMENA Fred joined Howden in 2013 as Managing Director and Leader of the Global Product business. Progressing in 2020 to President of EMENA region.
President Africa Eric joined Howden in 2018 as President, Howden Africa. He is responsible for leading the development of Howden’s global renewable Hydrogen strategy, as well as other key growth markets regionally, such as mining.
Vice President of Global Aftermarket
Vice President of Strategy and Business Development Amit joined Howden in 2020 as Vice President of Strategy and Business Development.