Jan. 11, 2012: Nortek Appoints Michael J. Clarke as President and CEO
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Nortek Inc., a leading diversified global manufacturer of branded residential and commercial ventilation, HVAC, and technology products, announced that it has appointed Michael J. Clarke as its president and chief executive officer. He also becomes a member of the Nortek board of directors.
Nortek began an extensive search process to replace longtime CEO Richard Bready upon his retirement. The company said it selected Clarke based on his 25 years of relevant experience driving growth in both revenue and profitability within the technology and industrial sectors. He most recently served as group president, Integrated Network Solutions at Flextronics International Ltd., a publicly traded company providing design and electronics manufacturing services to a wide range of end markets.