Goodman Global, a manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning products for residential and light-commercial use, recently announced that it has named David L. Swift the President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodman and a member of its Board of Directors. Swift, previously President of Whirlpool North America, brings more than 20 years of experience in running diverse enterprises and will report directly to the Board of Directors. Retiring President and CEO Chuck Carroll will remain as the non-executive Chairman of the Board.

“I am very pleased to be joining Goodman's dynamic team at this important time in the company's history,” said Swift. “Goodman is uniquely positioned in the market. Underlying the company's outstanding performance is a focused strategy and a best-in-class organization. I look forward to building on the successes that Chuck has implemented and capitalizing on the numerous growth opportunities for the business.” Swift, a native of Massachusetts earned a B.A. in mathematics and physics from Amherst College, a M.S. in electronics engineering from Dartmouth College, and a M.B.A. from Harvard University's Graduate School of Business, reveals the company’s press release.

Chuck Carroll, speaking on behalf of the Board of Directors, added: “We're excited to welcome Dave to Goodman as President and CEO. He has an outstanding track record of leading and managing diverse enterprises. Dave comes to us at a time when our business is strong and growing -- we have a solid foundation and a tremendously talented senior leadership team. With our sights set on the next level of growth and opportunity, we've chosen to add to our strengths by bringing Dave to Goodman as President and CEO.”