Doug Widenmann Appointed Senior Vice President and President of Daikin North America LLC
HOUSTON — Daikin North America LLC, part of Daikin Industries, Ltd., a global manufacturer of heating, cooling, and refrigerant products, appointed Doug Widenmann as senior vice president and president of Daikin North America LLC. It was previously announced that executive vice president and president of Daikin Business Unit, Takayuki “Taka” Inoue, will assume a new role as executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer, Goodman/Daikin North America, leading the operational efforts for all company brands, Daikin, Goodman®, Amana® and Quietflex®.
“I am delighted to have Doug as my successor and continue to work with him in this capacity,” Inoue said. “Doug has excelled at strategic leadership and execution and is well positioned to lead Daikin North America in its next stage of growth. He has a strong track record of customer development and engagement. I can’t see anyone better than him to continue fostering our relationships in North America.”