Watts Water Technologies, Inc. recently hired Andre Dhawan as chief operating officer (COO). The executive is scheduled to assume his role on Aug. 15, a press release reported.
“Andre is a proven, growth-oriented strategic and operational leader with a track record of successful acquisitions and integrations, driving strong organic growth and providing disciplined and lean operational leadership,” Robert J. Pagano, Jr., president, CEO and chairperson of the board, said.
Dhawan will fulfill his new role using the previous he recently garnered as president, Americas and previously as president, EMEA & APAC of Gilbarco Veeder-Root, a subsidiary of Vontier Corporation. He also accepted jobs with Xylem Inc. and ITT Corporation.
The executive will replace the duties of former president of Americas & Europe, Munish Nanda, who previously confirmed his departure from the company.
“I also want to thank Munish again for his leadership in driving tremendous progress over the past several years and for his willingness to provide extended assistance in transitioning his responsibilities to Andre,” Pagano said.
Based in the U.S., Watts Water Technologies offers plumbing, heating and water quality product lines on a global scale. Through its subsidiaries and brands it generally serves commercial, residential and industrial applications.
“We are extremely pleased to add to our team someone with Andre’s background and experience in leading successful new product introductions, geographic market expansions, building high-performing teams and leading international businesses,” Pagano said. “I believe Andre’s talent and experience make him extremely well suited to lead our operations.”