Copeland Appoints New President for Asia-Pacific Business Group
APAC: Copeland, a global leader in sustainable climate solutions, has announced the appointment of Michael Toh as president of its Asia-Pacific regional business unit. Copeland operates as a standalone portfolio company under Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, within its Capital Partners Fund XIII. Toh brings over 20 years of experience in the HVAC and related sectors, with a strong track record of driving growth and profitability in rapidly evolving markets. Before joining Copeland, he oversaw Georg Fischer’s Asia Pacific operations, led Honeywell Building Solutions' Asia Pacific Sales team, and held various leadership roles at Johnson Controls across Singapore, Malaysia, and China. “Michael’s deep knowledge of the HVAC industry combined with his extensive Asia-wide leadership experience make him an ideal leader for our Asia Pacific business,” said Copeland's Chief Executive Officer Ross B. Shuster. “His proven ability to grow businesses, coupled with his strategic approach to innovation, are well aligned with our strategic direction as we continue to expand our presence in the HVAC, cold chain and industrial industries across the Asia Pacific region.” Additionally, Toh served as vice-chairman of the board for Chinaust Group, a joint venture with a publicly listed state-owned enterprise in China and was a member of the Global Executive Management team for Piping Systems, overseeing significant governance and strategic responsibilities.
Source: Copeland