Martin to succeed Gary
Bedard, who will retire after 26 years of dedicated
service
DALLAS, March 31,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennox (NYSE:LII), a leading
provider of innovative climate control solutions, today announced
the appointment of Sarah Martin to
executive vice president and president of Home Comfort Solutions,
effective April 28. Martin succeeds
Gary Bedard, who will retire from
Lennox at the end of April after 26 years of dedicated service with
the company.
Martin brings more than 25 years of global leadership in
manufacturing and technology, including the last 13 years at
Honeywell International Inc. Most recently, Martin served as
president of Honeywell Sensing Solutions and previously served as
president of Honeywell Sensing & Safety Technologies and
Honeywell Advanced Sensing Technologies. Prior to Honeywell, Martin
held various commercial and operational leadership roles at CTS
Corporation, a global electronics manufacturing service
provider.
"Sarah is a proven leader who brings a critical skillset to our
Home Comfort Solutions segment with her deep expertise in leading
large-scale businesses, optimizing distribution channels, and
driving growth in profitability," said Lennox chief executive
officer Alok Maskara. "Her
disciplined approach to transformation will be invaluable as Lennox
continues to focus on North
America growth to deliver exceptional value to our customers
and shareholders."
Martin received her MBA from the Edinburgh Business School at
Heriot Watt University and her Master
of Art in Modern Languages and Business from Heriot Watt
University.
"I am honored to join Lennox, a true leader in the HVAC industry
with a legacy of innovation and operational excellence. I look
forward to working with the talented team to drive sustained
results and growth, while continuously enhancing our customer
experience to ensure Lennox remains at the forefront of delivering
industry-leading home climate control solutions," said Sarah Martin.
Bedard joined Lennox in 1998 as a district manager in the Lennox
residential business unit and grew to lead the Lennox residential
business unit and eventually the Home Comfort Solutions segment. He
consistently exhibited the Lennox core values of Integrity,
Respect, and Excellence and served as a mentor developing talent
across the organization.
"I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Gary for his
leadership of the Home Comfort Solutions segment," said Maskara.
"Gary's leadership has guided Home Comfort Solutions through
significant growth and leaves a legacy that will continue to shape
our future. We thank him for his contributions and wish him the
best in his well-deserved retirement from Lennox."
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