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Smardt Names Sandeep Nair Chief Executive Officer; Albert Yam Transitions to Board
Sandeep Nair will lead Smardt as it targets growth in AI-driven data centers, with more than 12,000 chillers installed worldwide, the company said.
- On Wednesday, Smardt appointed Sandeep Nair as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Albert Yam who transitions to Executive Director of the Board.
- Nair brings two decades of president-level leadership at Emerson Electric across HVAC and data center sectors, managing businesses ranging from $100 million to over $1 billion in revenue.
- Operating with a team of over 1,000 employees, Smardt maintains an installed base of over 12,000 oil-free chillers across manufacturing facilities in five countries worldwide.
- Under Nair's mandate, Smardt will strengthen its position in critical infrastructure for AI-driven data centers while extending the Smardt AIR division into adjacent markets including semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.
- "I am honored to lead Smardt at such a pivotal stage," Nair said, expressing commitment to accelerating growth and building on the company's legacy of innovation and global collaboration.
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Smardt Names Sandeep Nair Chief Executive Officer; Albert Yam Transitions to Board
DORVAL, QC, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smardt, a pioneer and global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, today announced the appointment of Sandeep Nair as Chief Executive Officer. Sandeep takes the helm as Smardt extends its oil-free heritage into…
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