Distech Controls Appoints Executive Vice-President of Sales

Quebec, Canada, December 15th, 2008 - Ahmed Hirani, P. Eng. joins the Distech Controls’ team as Executive Vice President Sales. Mr. Hirani has over eighteen years of experience in helping commercial and industrial customers innovatively reduce their energy consumption and lower their operating costs through the use open protocol energy management technologies. He brings strong sales leadership and direct digital technology expertise to the organization. At Distech Controls, Ahmed will be responsible for growing the international Distech Controls business and brand, which includes channel management and OEM relationships.

“Distech Controls has proven, global, open protocol and wireless technologies that are installed and operating in some of the world’s most prestigious commercial buildings, controlling heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment. Distech Controls products are key to helping building owners and operators manage their energy consumption and reduce their operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions, whilst enhancing comfort for the occupants. I am delighted to become part of this organization that is staffed with excellent people who are committed to our customers and dedicated to bringing leading technologies to buildings” added Mr. Hirani.

“Ahmed is a valuable addition to the Distech Controls team. His experience and industry knowledge are real assets to our global business development vision and strategy” added Etienne Veilleux, President and CEO of Distech Controls “We wish him a warm welcome!”

Ahmed joins Distech Controls from Sofame Technologies, a manufacturer of Waste Heat Recovery Solutions where he was Vice President of Sales. Prior to Sofame, Ahmed worked at Direct Energy Business Services holding several positions including Director of Solution Sales for Building Automation Systems, HVAC Services and Energy Solutions, as well as, Director of Business Development in Mergers and Acquisitions. Ahmed was an Owner/Partner and Vice President and General Manager at BASE Controls, a leading independent Canadian building automation system and energy management company, where the management team grew the controls business over 1600% in seven years and successfully concluded the sale of the business to Direct Energy in 2004. BASE Controls was a leading pioneer in the advent of open building technologies in the Canadian building automation marketplace representing TAC/Invensys, TAC/Andover, Alerton and Tridium. Prior to BASE Controls, Ahmed was employed by Invensys Building Systems, a manufacturer of global building automation systems and building controls products.

About Distech Controls
Distech Controls designs, manufactures and markets leading-edge building automation system solutions for HVAC, lighting and custom applications, promoting energy and cost efficient operation of buildings, while maintaining optimum comfort. Established in 1995, Distech Controls is headquartered in Quebec, Canada, with offices in Canada, the USA, South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle-East. Distech Controls is the recipient of the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Fast 500, the 2008 Deloitte Green Technology 15 and has obtained the 2007 Frost and Sullivan North American Building Automation Systems Growth Excellence of the Year Award. For more information: www.distech-controls.com

Events	Want Ads
Our Sponsors	Resources