LIXIL Taps Industry Veteran Kelly Safis as First Female Executive to Lead Sales in Americas

May 03, 2022 at 09:00 AM EDT

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LIXIL Americas, maker of pioneering water and housing products, today announced that Kelly Safis joined the company late last month as Leader of Sales in the Americas. Safis is the first female executive to hold this position at LIXIL Americas; this leadership hire continues the company’s commitment to achieving gender equality and supporting employee empowerment through equity and workplace changes.

“I am thrilled to welcome Kelly to the LIXIL family. She has demonstrated a stellar track record of overseeing large sales teams and achieving impressive business growth. Her knowledge of our customers and decades of experience in the building and construction space make her an ideal fit for our organization,” said Trey Northrup, Leader, LIXIL Americas. “Kelly is the first female executive to hold this regional position. Adding her to our leadership team demonstrates our commitment to driving greater gender parity across LIXIL.”

Safis brings more than 30 years of experience in Supply Chain, Trade Marketing and Field Sales, and her diverse background will further position LIXIL Americas to continue to deliver strong long-term growth. She most recently held the position of General Manager, Builder Sales and Operation at Whirlpool. In her new role at LIXIL, Safis will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and implementation of LIXIL’s refreshed go-to-market strategy in the United States and Canada. She will work closely with customers in LIXIL’s trade, retail and distribution networks to achieve key business objectives.

“I am excited to join LIXIL and help grow its portfolio of iconic global brands,” said Kelly Safis, Leader, Sales, LIXIL Americas. “We have an ambitious undertaking of reaching $2.5 billion in sales by 2025 and I am confident that we can achieve this goal with our stellar group of knowledgeable and hardworking sales professionals.”

Safis earned her Bachelor of Arts in Marketing with a concentration in Supply Chain from Michigan State University. Her holistic approach to managing a sales unit, from people management to complex negotiations and channel development, will take LIXIL’s agile and empowering culture to the next level.

To learn more about LIXIL’s pioneering initiatives and products that make better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere, visit lixil.com.

About LIXIL

LIXIL (TSE Code 5938) makes pioneering water and housing products that solve everyday, real-life challenges, making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. Drawing on our Japanese heritage, we create world-leading technology and innovate to make high quality products that transform homes. But the LIXIL difference is how we do this; through meaningful design, an entrepreneurial spirit, a dedication to improving accessibility for all, and responsible business growth. Our approach comes to life through industry leading brands, including INAX, GROHE, American Standard, and TOSTEM, [as well as specialty brands such as DXV]. Approximately 55,000 colleagues operating in more than 150 countries are proud to make products that touch the lives of more than a billion people every day.

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