What changed
QXO appointed Ken West as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 1, 2026, reporting to CEO Brad Jacobs. West joins from Honeywell Technologies, where he most recently served as President and CEO of Honeywell Process Technology. He brings more than 20 years of experience leading large industrial businesses across operations, strategy, finance, and integration. QXO is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through acquisitions and organic growth.
Why it matters
QXO appointed Ken West as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective September 1, 2026, reporting to CEO Brad Jacobs. West joins from Honeywell Technologies, where he most recently served as President and CEO of Honeywell Process Technology. He brings more than 20 years of experience leading large industrial businesses across operations, strategy, finance, and integration. QXO is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through acquisitions and organic growth.