10/08/2024
Danfoss has announced Rogerio Federici will succeed Ricardo Schneider as the new Head of Danfoss Turbocor® Compressors, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Schneider, a recognized leader in the HVAC industry, will start a transition to retirement after 32 years with Danfoss and 16 years as President of Danfoss Turbocor. Schneider will remain onboard as an Executive Advisor for Danfoss, ensuring a smooth transition for the business.
Federici, currently Head of Sales & Marketing for Danfoss Turbocor, will step into the role after two years of successfully leading Turbocor’s commercial efforts. He brings 28 years of experience at Danfoss and a deep understanding of the market to his new position.
“Rogerio’s appointment reflects our commitment to ensuring seamless leadership transitions and continued growth,” said Kristian Strand, President, Commercial Compressors, Danfoss. “His expertise will be invaluable as we continue developing and delivering game-changing oil-free technology to the HVAC industry.”
Danfoss Turbocor has been an industry pioneer and revolutionized the HVAC industry with its oil-free, magnetic bearing compressor technology. The company’s compressors are recognized for their industry-leading energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Danfoss Turbocor has experienced a doubling of the business every five years since becoming a fully owned Danfoss business. Global production capacity has quadrupled, and revenue has increased nearly tenfold since Schneider took the helm.
Schneider leaves a strong manufacturing footprint, and an outstanding team dedicated to maintaining Turbocor’s industry leadership by driving innovation and investing in the future. Earlier this year, the company doubled its Tallahassee, Florida, manufacturing capacity with the opening of a new, 145,000-square-foot factory. Schneider has also been a champion of Turbocor’s community partnerships and ESG initiatives, including an ongoing five-year partnership with the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering to foster STEM education and create opportunities for the next generation of engineers, and sourcing local renewable energy from a solar farm.
“I am honored to lead Danfoss Turbocor into this next chapter of innovation and growth,” said Federici. “We have a talented team and a powerful vision to further advance our technology and deliver even greater value to our customers.”
Schneider expressed confidence in Federici’s ability to lead the company to continued success. “It has been my privilege to be part of this amazing Danfoss Turbocor team and witness the transformative impact of innovation and technology together with our customer that I call collectively ‘The oil-free community’,” said Schneider. “I remain deeply committed to sustainability in my future endeavors and I am absolutely confident that, under Rogerio’s leadership, the company will reach new heights.”
About Danfoss Turbocor
Turbocor compressors use magnetic-bearing technology instead of oil and provide a low-carbon and ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) cooling option for commercial air conditioning and heat pumps. From innovation to market adoption, Danfoss has been the leader and pioneer of oil-free compressors in the HVACR industry and is committed to continuing the development of the technology in order to reduce the carbon footprint of key vital infrastructure like data centers, hospitals, hotels and airports. The development of the technology reflects Danfoss’ commitment to decarbonization and green growth, with solutions that reduce carbon emissions, lower energy consumption and enable electrification. For more information, visit https://www.danfoss.com.
