Kohler Co. Elects Current President and Chief Executive Officer David Kohler as Chair and Chief Executive Officer
KOHLER, WI -- The Kohler Co. Board of Directors has elected President and Chief Executive Officer David Kohler to the additional role of Chair of the Board, following the passing of Executive Chairman Herbert V. Kohler, Jr. on September 3rd at age 83. The Board of Directors had previously undertaken a comprehensive succession planning process to ensure an orderly transition of leadership to guide the global, privately held organization.
David will chair the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, in addition to his role as chief executive officer which will include full scope responsibility for the three business groups of Kohler Co. (Kitchen & Bath, Power, Hospitality) and all enterprise functions.