Watsco Announces Appointment Of Robert J. Novello To Board Of Directors
Since 1987, Mr. Novello has served as Chairman of Copeland Corporation and, until his retirement earlier in 1998, also served as Copeland's Chief Executive Officer. Copeland, a subsidiary of Emerson Electric Co., is the world leader in the design and manufacture of compressors for air conditioning and commercial refrigeration systems. In addition, since 1988, Mr. Novello has served as Executive Vice President of Emerson, with group responsibility for Emerson's heating, ventilating and air conditioning components products. Mr. Novello also serves on the Board of Directors of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, a trade association for the climate control industry, and as a director of Butler Manufacturing Company.
"The addition of Mr. Novello to the Board of Directors is a significant event for Watsco," said Albert H. Nahmad, Watsco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Bob Novello's appointment gives us access to a wealth of industry experience and knowledge which should benefit the on-going development of Watsco's business strategy."
