QXO Taps Industrial Operations Veteran Ken West as President and COO

QXO has appointed Ken West as its new President and Chief Operating Officer. West joins QXO from Honeywell Technologies, where he served as President and CEO of Honeywell Process Technology. He brings over 20 years of experience in operations, strategy, finance, M&A, and integration within large industrial businesses.

At Honeywell, West was responsible for the acquisition of Johnson Matthey's Catalyst Technologies business and led its integration. Before leading Honeywell Process Technology, he served as President and CEO of Energy and Sustainability Solutions, President and CEO of Honeywell UOP, and President of Honeywell Advanced Materials.

QXO is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade. West will report to Chairman and CEO Brad Jacobs and be responsible for the company's day-to-day operations. He joins QXO effective September 1.