AAON Appoints Matt J. Tobolski as New Chief Executive Officer
AAON (NASDAQ: AAON) has announced that Matt J. Tobolski, PhD, will become the new Chief Executive Officer effective May 13, 2025, succeeding Gary Fields. Dr. Tobolski, currently serving as president and COO, will transition from his role as the former president of BASX Solutions, a company he co-founded in 2013 and was acquired by AAON in December 2021.
Fields will remain on the Board of Directors and serve as a special advisor to ensure a smooth transition. The appointment comes as AAON continues to strengthen its market position through investments in data center cooling production capacity. Dr. Tobolski brings extensive leadership experience and understanding of HVAC systems, particularly in data center thermal management.
The transition period will span three months, during which Fields and Tobolski will work together to position AAON for long-term growth and success.
AAON (NASDAQ: AAON) ha annunciato che Matt J. Tobolski, PhD, diventerà il nuovo Amministratore Delegato a partire dal 13 maggio 2025, succedendo a Gary Fields. Il Dr. Tobolski, attualmente presidente e COO, si trasferirà dal suo ruolo di ex presidente di BASX Solutions, un'azienda che ha co-fondato nel 2013 e che è stata acquisita da AAON nel dicembre 2021.
Fields rimarrà nel Consiglio di Amministrazione e agirà come consulente speciale per garantire una transizione fluida. Questa nomina avviene mentre AAON continua a rafforzare la propria posizione di mercato attraverso investimenti nella capacità di produzione di raffreddamento per data center. Il Dr. Tobolski porta con sé una vasta esperienza di leadership e una profonda comprensione dei sistemi HVAC, in particolare nella gestione termica dei data center.
Il periodo di transizione durerà tre mesi, durante i quali Fields e Tobolski lavoreranno insieme per posizionare AAON per una crescita e un successo a lungo termine.
AAON (NASDAQ: AAON) ha anunciado que Matt J. Tobolski, PhD, se convertirá en el nuevo Director Ejecutivo a partir del 13 de mayo de 2025, sucediendo a Gary Fields. El Dr. Tobolski, que actualmente se desempeña como presidente y COO, hará la transición de su papel como ex presidente de BASX Solutions, una empresa que cofundó en 2013 y que fue adquirida por AAON en diciembre de 2021.
Fields permanecerá en la Junta Directiva y actuará como asesor especial para garantizar una transición fluida. Esta designación se produce mientras AAON continúa fortaleciendo su posición en el mercado mediante inversiones en la capacidad de producción de refrigeración para centros de datos. El Dr. Tobolski aporta una amplia experiencia en liderazgo y comprensión de los sistemas HVAC, especialmente en la gestión térmica de centros de datos.
El período de transición se extenderá durante tres meses, durante los cuales Fields y Tobolski trabajarán juntos para posicionar a AAON para un crecimiento y éxito a largo plazo.
AAON (NASDAQ: AAON)은 Matt J. Tobolski, PhD가 2025년 5월 13일부터 새로운 CEO로 임명되며 Gary Fields의 후임이 될 것이라고 발표했습니다. 현재 사장 겸 COO로 재직 중인 Tobolski 박사는 2013년에 공동 설립한 BASX Solutions의 전 사장 역할에서 전환할 것입니다. 이 회사는 2021년 12월 AAON에 인수되었습니다.
Fields는 이사회에 남아 원활한 전환을 보장하기 위해 특별 고문으로 활동할 것입니다. 이번 임명은 AAON이 데이터 센터 냉각 생산 능력에 대한 투자로 시장 위치를 강화하는 가운데 이루어졌습니다. Tobolski 박사는 HVAC 시스템, 특히 데이터 센터 열 관리에 대한 광범위한 리더십 경험과 이해를 제공합니다.
전환 기간은 3개월 동안 지속되며, 이 기간 동안 Fields와 Tobolski는 AAON을 장기 성장과 성공을 위해 자리 잡기 위해 협력할 것입니다.
AAON (NASDAQ: AAON) a annoncé que Matt J. Tobolski, PhD, deviendra le nouveau Directeur Général à compter du 13 mai 2025, succédant à Gary Fields. Le Dr Tobolski, actuellement président et COO, passera de son rôle d'ancien président de BASX Solutions, une entreprise qu'il a cofondée en 2013 et qui a été acquise par AAON en décembre 2021.
Fields restera au Conseil d'Administration et agira en tant que conseiller spécial pour garantir une transition fluide. Cette nomination intervient alors qu'AAON continue de renforcer sa position sur le marché grâce à des investissements dans la capacité de production de refroidissement pour les centres de données. Le Dr Tobolski apporte une vaste expérience en leadership et une compréhension approfondie des systèmes HVAC, notamment en matière de gestion thermique des centres de données.
La période de transition s'étendra sur trois mois, durant lesquels Fields et Tobolski travailleront ensemble pour positionner AAON pour une croissance et un succès à long terme.
AAON (NASDAQ: AAON) hat bekannt gegeben, dass Matt J. Tobolski, PhD, ab dem 13. Mai 2025 neuer CEO wird und Gary Fields nachfolgt. Dr. Tobolski, der derzeit als Präsident und COO tätig ist, wird von seiner Rolle als ehemaliger Präsident von BASX Solutions wechseln, einem Unternehmen, das er 2013 mitbegründet hat und das im Dezember 2021 von AAON übernommen wurde.
Fields wird im Vorstand bleiben und als Sonderberater fungieren, um einen reibungslosen Übergang zu gewährleisten. Die Ernennung erfolgt, während AAON weiterhin seine Marktposition durch Investitionen in die Produktionskapazität für die Kühlung von Datenzentren stärkt. Dr. Tobolski bringt umfangreiche Führungserfahrung und ein tiefes Verständnis für HVAC-Systeme mit, insbesondere im Bereich des thermischen Managements von Datenzentren.
Die Übergangszeit wird drei Monate dauern, in denen Fields und Tobolski zusammenarbeiten werden, um AAON für langfristiges Wachstum und Erfolg zu positionieren.
- Seamless leadership transition with current CEO remaining as advisor
- New CEO brings specialized expertise in data center cooling, a growth sector
- Appointment aligns with company's strategic focus on data center cooling production capacity
- New CEO has proven track record as founder of BASX Solutions
- None.
Matt J. Tobolski to succeed Gary D. Fields; Fields to become special advisor to the Board.
Dr. Tobolski, currently serving as president and COO of the Company, will assume the CEO role as AAON continues to strengthen its market position through significant investments in data center cooling production capacity, positioning the Company for sustained growth. He brings extensive leadership experience and robust understanding of the engineering and manufacturing of HVAC systems, particularly in the data center thermal management market. Dr. Tobolski previously served as president of BASX Solutions, a company he co-founded in 2013 that AAON acquired in December 2021.
"The Board identified Matt as uniquely suited to lead AAON in its next chapter of growth," said A.H. "Chip" McElroy II, independent chair of the board of directors. "We expect this will be a seamless process, especially in light of Matt's leadership that we have witnessed over the past three years. As Gary was the right leader at the right time, so too is Matt. He has the vision, talent, drive, and skills to leverage the entire enterprise into a pattern of growth that will serve AAON and its customers for years to come."
"It is an honor to be appointed CEO of AAON. I am excited to take on the challenge of leading the Company into its next phase of growth," Dr. Tobolski said. "By leveraging the innovative spirit and highly talented engineering resources of both AAON and BASX, we are well-positioned to grow the Company's prominence in the industry. As we enter this evolutionary phase, I look forward to strengthening relationships and continuing to deliver industry-leading solutions."
"I am thankful for the opportunity to have led AAON these past few years," said Mr. Fields. "I am confident that the executive leadership team, led by Matt, will take the Company to the next level. While I am transitioning out of the CEO role, I am not retiring. I will remain involved as a mentor and advisor to ensure a seamless transition and support the Company as it continues to evolve."
Mr. Fields and Dr. Tobolski will work in tandem over the next three months as Dr. Tobolski prepares to assume the CEO role and position AAON for long-term growth and success.
About Matt J. Tobolski
Since January 2024, Matt has served as president and chief operating officer for AAON. He has been integral in the Company's transformational reorganization and positioning both brands, AAON and BASX, for sustainable long-term growth. Since 2022, Matt was president of AAON's BASX segment, a business that AAON acquired in 2021 and Matt co-founded in 2013. Prior to AAON acquiring BASX, Matt helped build the business into becoming an emerging player in the data center and cleanroom markets. His educational background consists of earning a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and a Master's and Doctorate in structural engineering from the University of California San Diego.
About Gary D. Fields
Gary has over 40 years of industry experience, beginning his HVAC career in 1983 as an equipment sales representative at Texas AirSystems, where he later became a member of the ownership group from 2000 to 2012. He joined AAON's board of directors in 2015, became president of AAON in 2016, and has served as chief executive officer since May 2020. Through leveraging his immense knowledge of the industry and drawing upon his strong leadership skills, Gary was integral in leveraging what founder Norm Asbjornson had built and transforming the Company to becoming the enterprise it is today. Since Gary became president in 2016, sales of AAON have more than tripled and market capitalization of the Company has grown over
About AAON, Inc.
Founded in 1988, AAON is a leader in HVAC solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. The company's industry-leading approach to designing and manufacturing highly configurable equipment to meet exact needs creates a premier ownership experience with greater efficiency, performance, and long-term value. AAON is headquartered in
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