QXO Hires Former Honeywell Contender as New COO

QXO Inc., a building products conglomerate led by billionaire Brad Jacobs, has hired Ken West as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). West will join the company in September and report directly to Jacobs. He will be responsible for QXO's day-to-day operations.

West was considered a potential successor to Honeywell International Inc.'s CEO Vimal Kapur, according to sources. He previously spent time at Honeywell and has extensive experience in the industry.