LONDONDERRY, NH — Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. is pleased to announce the appointment of Regional President Vitor Gregorio as Director-At-Large on the Board of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
AHRI is the trade association representing manufacturers of air-conditioning, heating, commercial refrigeration, and water heating equipment. An internationally recognized advocate for the industry, AHRI develops standards for and certifies the performance of many of these products. AHRI’s 300+ member companies manufacture quality, efficient, and innovative residential and commercial air-conditioning, space heating, water heating, and commercial refrigeration equipment and components for sale in North America and around the world.
Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. is a leading source of high quality heating, cooling and hot water systems in the U.S. and Canada. As a member of the Board, Gregorio joins other industry leaders in setting association policy and charting the association’s course as the global leader in HVACR and water heating standards, certification, and advocacy.
Gregorio was named the North American regional president of Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. in May 2015. Gregorio directly manages sales in the U.S. and Canada as well as Florida Heat Pump (FHP) manufacturing under a joint venture. He is accountable for the performance of more than 500 associates with respect to strategy, business development, engineering, sales and financial controlling.
The industry is challenged with maintaining sales growth while ensuring consumers and building owners enjoy a positive long-term experience with their comfort systems.
Previously, Gregorio was vice president of sales for Robert Bosch Latin America’s Power Tools division, and from 2004-2011, he was regional director for Bosch’s Automotive Aftermarket division in Brazil and Argentina.
“I am exceptionally gratified to serve on the Board of AHRI. With the rapid advancement in efficiency, control technology and connectivity of HVAC systems and home appliances, the industry is challenged with maintaining sales growth while ensuring consumers and building owners enjoy a positive long-term experience with their comfort systems.”
Stephen Yurek, AHRI President & CEO, added, “We are pleased to welcome someone of Vitor Gregorio’s energy and enthusiasm to the AHRI Board of Directors, and we look forward to having the benefit of his knowledge and insight as the Board considers the many challenges and opportunities facing our industry.”
For more information www.boschheatingandcooling.com and http://www.ahrinet.org.