QXO Names Ken West President and CEO Amid Platform Expansion
Ken West has been named as the new President and CEO of QXO, effective September 1, 2026. The move comes as QXO continues to scale its roofing and distribution platform.
West brings over two decades of experience in industrial leadership to his new role, having previously served as a top executive at Honeywell and PPG Industries. At Honeywell, he helped lead the development of Process Technology into a growth-oriented business, including the spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials.
QXO's CEO Brad Jacobs praised West's leadership abilities, stating that 'he has demonstrated an ability to achieve outstanding results across a number of industrial businesses.' West expressed his excitement about joining QXO and helping the company 'build the preeminent company in the building products industry.'