Danfoss has appointed Jeffrey Flannery as business development manager of its heating business in North America. In this role, Flannery will focus specifically on the growth of the Danfoss AB-QM™ pressure independent control valve in hydronic heating applications. The company also says he will focus on advancing solutions for efficient, resilient district energy systems in the United States and Canada.

Flannery has more than 20 years of engineering, product management, and business development experience in the global HVACR industry, having worked with customers, products, and applications in Europe, the Americas, and China.

“Jeff joins Danfoss with rich experience from top HVAC companies,” said Miha Kavcic, head of sales and business development for Danfoss Heating. “He will help us continue to strengthen our position as a leading provider of energy-efficient hydronic heating technology for commercial buildings, and to help us expand our global expertise in district energy here in North America.”

He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Marquette University (Milwaukee).