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Smardt Names Sandeep Nair Chief Executive Officer; Albert Yam Transitions to Board
Sandeep Nair will lead Smardt as it targets growth in AI-driven data centers, with more than 12,000 chillers installed worldwide, the company said.
On Wednesday, Smardt appointed Sandeep Nair as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Albert Yam who transitions to Executive Director of the Board.
Nair brings two decades of president-level leadership at Emerson Electric across HVAC and data center sectors, managing businesses ranging from $100 million to over $1 billion in revenue.
Operating with a team of over 1,000 employees, Smardt maintains an installed base of over 12,000 oil-free chillers across manufacturing facilities in five countries worldwide.
Under Nair's mandate, Smardt will strengthen its position in critical infrastructure for AI-driven data centers while extending the Smardt AIR division into adjacent markets including semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.
"I am honored to lead Smardt at such a pivotal stage," Nair said, expressing commitment to accelerating growth and building on the company's legacy of innovation and global collaboration.