Ash, CEO of Smardt Group, is a transformational leader with over two decades of global experience in driving corporate achievement through business development, process optimization, and technology leadership. With a proven track record of orchestrating strategic initiatives and delivering sustainable growth across global markets, Ash combines visionary leadership with hands-on expertise to position Smardt as an industry innovator.
In 2020, Ash joined Smardt as COO and was appointed CEO in 2022. Prior to Smardt, he served as Vice President and General Manager of the Global HVAC Applied Commercial Business at Johnson Controls. In this role, he oversaw the Global Applied Equipment segment, which includes chillers and air handling systems, as well as Service Parts Operations and Global Pricing. Prior to this position, Ash held various leadership roles at Johnson Controls, including Vice President and General Manager for the Middle East and Africa from 2014 to 2018, and Vice President and General Manager of the Global Chiller Solutions business from 2011 to 2014. His earlier tenure from 1996 to 2010 encompassed key roles in the US, UK, and Europe, focusing on manufacturing integration, operational rationalization, and supporting the JCI-Hitachi joint venture.
Ash holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Westminster and a master’s degree in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning from the University of London. Additionally, he has completed postgraduate studies at INSEAD in Paris.
