KiddeFenwal, a leader in designing and manufacturing industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls, has appointed Rekha Agrawal as Chief Executive Officer. Vardis is pleased to have supported Pacific Avenue Capital Partners in this important placement.

Rekha brings extensive operational experience in the fire suppression and safety controls industry. She previously served as Vice President and General Manager of Fire Suppression Products at Johnson Controls International plc from 2017 to 2021, and as Vice President and General Manager of the Water and Mechanical Segment at Tyco Fire Protection Products from 2015 to 2017. Since February 2021, Rekha has been an Operating Partner at Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners Inc.

Rekha holds a Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Waterloo and both B.S. and M.S. degrees in engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

About KiddeFenwal:

KiddeFenwal is a leading manufacturer specializing in industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. The company offers a diverse range of products, including fire detection and suppression systems, temperature control devices, and gas ignition controls, serving sectors such as agriculture, medical, commercial, marine, and mining. In July 2024, KiddeFenwal was acquired by Pacific Avenue Capital Partners. This acquisition positions the company for substantial growth and expansion in the U.S. and globally.

About Vardis:

Vardis is a boutique, retained executive and board recruiting firm. Our Partners don't win the search then hand off the candidate generation to a more junior team member; we handle 100% of the candidate outreach, ensuring clients access the highest caliber talent through direct, senior-level engagement.