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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Vertiv (NYSE:VRT), a provider of critical digital infrastructure with a market capitalization of $68.1 billion and impressive revenue growth of 26.3% in the last twelve months, announced Monday that Paul Ryan will succeed Karsten Winther as president of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective January 1, 2026. Winther will retire from the position on December 31, 2025, after serving in various leadership roles at the company.
Ryan, who currently serves as Vertiv’s chief procurement officer, brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the role. During his eight-plus years leading global procurement and supply chain operations at Vertiv, Ryan has focused on strengthening supply chain resilience, improving service levels, and fostering innovation.
"Paul’s vast experience with our industry and technologies, commercial acumen, proven track record in leading regional and global execution, combined with his expertise in advancing global supply chains and procurement, makes him the ideal leader," said Giordano Albertazzi, CEO of Vertiv, according to the company’s press release. The appointment comes as Vertiv maintains strong financial health with a current ratio of 1.74 and robust earnings growth prospects, according to InvestingPro data.
Prior to his current role, Ryan held leadership positions at Emerson Network Power (now Vertiv) including vice president of operations for EMEA, vice president and managing director for Asia Pacific, and vice president of global operations and supply chain for data center solutions.
Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree in production management and a master’s degree in science from the University of Limerick, and completed the executive development program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. For detailed analysis of Vertiv’s performance and future prospects, including 20 exclusive ProTips and comprehensive financial metrics, visit InvestingPro.
Patrick Grainey has been appointed as acting chief procurement officer while the company begins recruitment for the permanent role.
In other recent news, Vertiv Holdings Co announced the appointment of Craig Chamberlin as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective November 10, 2025. Chamberlin joins Vertiv from Wabtec Corporation, succeeding David Fallon, who will continue as a consultant through December 31, 2026. Additionally, Vertiv plans to showcase its AI-ready data center solutions at the 2025 OCP Global Summit, featuring new rack, power, and cooling technologies designed for high-density AI environments. The company will present products aligned with Open Compute Project design guidelines, including the Vertiv SmartIT OCP rack solution. In other developments, CFRA downgraded Vertiv’s stock rating from Strong Buy to Buy, despite raising its price target to $180.00, citing the stock’s strong year-to-date performance. Vertiv also announced the retirement of Chief Technology Officer Stephen Liang, effective January 1, 2026, with Scott Armul set to assume an expanded role as chief product and technology officer. These recent developments highlight significant changes and advancements within Vertiv.
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