Danfoss North America President John Galyen to Retire in Summer time

John Galyen, president of Danfoss North America since 2011, introduced his retirement from Danfoss later this summer time. Rick Sporrer, vp of gross sales in America for Danfoss Energy Options, has been appointed to succeed Galyen. Over the subsequent a number of months, Galyen and Sporrer will work collectively to make sure a profitable transition, with Sporrer absolutely assuming the position on July 1.

Galyen joined Danfoss in 2001 and held numerous management-level positions previous to his appointment to his present position. Throughout his over 21-year profession with Danfoss, he has been instrumental in main the corporate’s continued regional development in North America – from $100 million in annual gross sales to $3 billion – and made important contributions to the success of the enterprise.

With greater than 40 years of total business expertise, Galyen has been lively in management capacities of assorted business associations. In 2020, he was chairman of the Board of Administrators of the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute and he holds a seat on the Board of Governors on the Nationwide Electrical Producers Affiliation. As well as, he has been an lively thought chief and speaker on numerous influential panels addressing effectivity and sustainability matters.

Sporrer brings greater than 30 years of buyer and regional experience and management to his new position. Previous to his present position, he was director of world gross sales – motors enterprise unit. His robust management of the gross sales workstream actions proved invaluable in getting ready for Danfoss’ profitable merger with Eaton Hydraulics final 12 months.