QXO Names Honeywell Vet as New President and COO

QXO Appoints Ken West as President and COO

QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) has made a significant move in its executive ranks by appointing Ken West as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 1, 2026.

West brings over 20 years of operational leadership experience from Honeywell Technologies (Nasdaq: HON), most recently as President and CEO of Honeywell Process Technology. He has also led three other major business segments at the company.

This appointment is a key part of QXO's efforts to integrate its recent major acquisitions, including Beacon Roofing, Kodiak Building Partners, and TopBuild, and scale its building products distribution platform.