Distech Controls Announces Important Management Appointment

Corporate Development Expert Joins Team

[Brossard, QC, April 1, 2014] – Distech Controls, an innovation leader in energy management solutions,  is pleased to announce a recent addition to the company’s management team:

In taking on the new role of Vice President, Corporate Development, Jean-Lou Paquet will be responsible for championing all aspects of mergers and acquisitions for the business. His work will focus on providing access to innovative products and solutions from around the world, and on creating additional value for Distech Controls’ customers. Jean-Lou’s 15 years of experience in business development will play a key role in further enhancing the company’s growth.

In addition, the following recent appointments were made at Distech Controls:
David Gill, a veteran with over 30 years of global business experience, has been appointed Vice President, Asia. In December 2013, Carl Barnard joined Distech Controls as Director of Sales, Americas. Jim French has taken on the new role of Vice President, Product Development and Technical Support. As Global R&D and Projects Director, Steve Lupien will now be managing the departments globally, and Ryan Sen has been assigned to the role of Director of Sales Support.

“These new appointments ensure that Distech Controls will continue to have an outstanding leadership team in place to execute on our significant growth plans,” said Etienne Veilleux, President & CEO of Distech Controls. “By evolving our organization with the recent addition of Jean-Lou, I am extremely confident in the strength of the management team and our ability to take advantage of the most critical opportunities to build long-term sustainable growth,” said Veilleux.

An innovation leader in energy management solutions, Distech Controls provides unique building management technologies and services that optimize energy efficiency and comfort in buildings, all the while reducing operating costs.  We deliver innovative solutions for greener buildings through our passion for innovation, quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainability.  Distech Controls serves multiple market segments through its worldwide business divisions, service offices and a superior network of Authorized Partners. www.distech-controls.com