Nick JanusRed Dot Corporation has promoted Nick Janus to chief executive officer (CEO). Having served as chief financial officer (CFO) and later president of the company, Red Dot says Janus’ professional background and breadth of industry knowledge make him exceptionally qualified to lead Red Dot in industry innovation and global enterprise.
“It was an unanimous decision to approve Nick as Red Dot’s new CEO,” says Steve Mance, chairman, Red Dot’s board of directors. “He has a strong track record of leadership at Red Dot, and we are confident that under Nick’s direction, the company is poised to continue its legacy as the industry leader for premium heavy-duty mobile HVAC units and components, delivering the highest quality and value to our customers.”
With extensive experience in corporate finance, Janus has held several senior executive roles in which he was responsible for driving key initiatives at manufacturing companies. Prior to overseeing Red Dot’s operations, Janus was vice president of finance at C.C. Filson Co. in Seattle and served in senior finance positions at Philips in Boston and Seattle. Working with clients in manufacturing and construction at Moss Adams reinforced his knowledge and expertise in the industry, as well.
Janus joined Red Dot in 2015 as its CFO, later acting as general manager of its European and Chinese operations, and finally assuming the role of president in 2018. Under Janus’ leadership, Red Dot says it has significantly expanded and updated its manufacturing operations to meet unprecedented market demand and redoubled its commitment to OEM and aftermarket customers worldwide.
“Nick has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Red Dot, and no doubt strengthened the trajectory of the company during one of its most transformative periods,” says Pat Carroll, Red Dot’s vice president of sales and marketing. “His consistent leadership and direction have not only bolstered internal operations and employee morale, but also supported our relationships with our most valuable stakeholders—our customers. We look forward to 2019 and the years beyond with Nick at the helm to guide the entire leadership team as we serve customers across the globe.”
