Kohler Co. Elects President/CEO David Kohler to Board Chairman
KOHLER, Wis. — The Kohler Co. board of directors has elected president and CEO David Kohler to the additional role of chair of the board, following the passing of executive chairman Herbert V. Kohler Jr. on Sept. 3 at age 83. The board of directors had previously undertaken a comprehensive succession planning process to ensure an orderly transition of leadership to guide the global, privately held organization.
David Kohler will chair the board of directors and executive committee, in addition to his role as CEO, which will include full scope responsibility for the three business groups of Kohler Co. (kitchen & bath, power, and hospitality) and all enterprise functions.