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HOUSTON - A lot has changed since Daikin Industries purchased Goodman Global Group in the fall of . The latest change is at the top as Goodman named Takeshi Ebisu president and CEO, and as a member of its board of directors, effective April °.
Ebisu replaces Dave Swift, who served as the Goodman CEO for six years. Swiftbelieves the timing is right for the transition.
"I have always thought that a good time to move on is when I had done enough and the company was positioned better than when I arrived. And I do think we are at a much better spot," he said. "We just concluded an excellent fiscal year, which will serve as a solid foundation for Goodman's future success. I feel we have made great progress in terms of integrating Goodman into Daikin and, likewise, taking some things from Goodman and bringing them to Daikin.
"It is a good time for someone who knows Daikin better to take Goodman to the next level. That is why I am thrilled Ebisu is taking the helm for me."
Swiftand Ebisu have known each other for four years, as Ebisu was on the Daikin negotiation team when the purchase was made. Since that time, the two have continued to work closely together.
"He is a natural successor for where Goodman needs to go. He...