Nidec announces new president

Nidec has announced Alberto Casnati as its new President, succeeding Guilherme Almeida, who has been transitioned to CEO of Nidec’s AMEC (automotive motors & electronic controls) business unit.

Casnati, who previously was the Vice President of the home appliances segment and the Chief Strategy Officer at ACIM, brings 27 years of experience in the compressor and motor industries, coupled with a background in sales and marketing. Casnati will oversee the Embraco, Nidec, and FIR product brands, as well as the company’s HVAC sector.

“Nidec Global Appliance will continue to strengthen its portfolio by delivering high-quality, energy-efficient solutions to meet the evolving needs of our global customers,” Casnati says.

Guilherme Almeida, a Brazilian executive who started his career in 2006 as an intern at Embraco (acquired by Nidec in 2019), transitions from his leadership role at Nidec Global Appliance to CEO of AMEC.

“For the last two years, I have had the honour of leading the company to which I’ve dedicated the last 18 years of my professional life,” Almeida says. “Looking ahead, I am confident in this leadership change by knowing Alberto’s skills, and commitment to ensure continued growth of the business.”

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