Herrington Takes Over as Midea America President

Midea, a global leader in home appliances, has appointed John Herrington as the president of Midea America, succeeding Kurt Jovais, who is set to transition into a significant global role within the organization.

Herrington, a distinguished executive in the home appliance and electronics industry, brings a notable record of revitalizing and transforming world-class brands. He has held senior leadership roles with LG, Sharp and Samsung and been instrumental in the growth of these brands. His expertise in driving product innovation, building premium brands and achieving market leadership.

Herrington is well-known for his strategic approach to identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities and for leading teams to deliver innovative products and impactful marketing campaigns.

“I am honored to join Midea America at this pivotal time,” Harrington said. “Midea is making significant investments in product development, people and innovation and is uniquely positioned for expansion. I look forward to working with the talented team to build the brand and our customer relationships to drive continued growth for the company.”

Jovais, has been promoted to the role of global director of product management and special assistant to the president of Midea International, where he will lead global initiatives to improve product innovation and go-to-market worldwide. Jovais became president of Midea America in 2017 and oversaw its growth in the United States from a niche business to a multi-billion-dollar presence across Home Comfort, Major Appliance and Small Domestic categories.

“I am very proud of where we have taken Midea America so far, but there is still so much more growth to go after,” said Jovais. “John will be a great asset for Midea America to help unlock all our potential.”

Herrington took the reins on Jan. 4. Jovais will help with the transition through the middle of February. 

“Kurt has a unique combination of experiences and successes that will have a tremendous impact in his new role at a global level,” said Lewis Fu, president of the Americas Region. “John joining Midea America will further our mission to become one of the top players in the appliance and home comfort categories in the U.S. market. We are very confident in a bright future for Midea in the U.S. and around the world.”

For more information, please visit Midea.com.

Midea America Corp. is a subsidiary within Midea Group, a publicly listed, Fortune 500 company and the world’s leading manufacturer of home appliances. With more than 166,000 employees and a presence in over 195 countries, including in the United States, its products touch the lives of millions of people and families through air treatment, refrigeration, laundry, small and large kitchen appliances, water appliances, and floor care.

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