ROANOKE, Texas — Victor Gomez is the new CEO at Samsung Lennox HVAC North America, following his tenure as CEO at Samsung HVAC America.

Gomez is a seasoned veteran of the HVAC industry with more 20 years of experience. He previously served as senior vice president at Fujitsu General America Inc. Gomez has a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s in business administration from Thomas Edison State University.

As CEO, Gomez will lead key business initiatives and operational activities, and will execute on the company’s growth strategy, a press release from Samsung Lennox HVAC North America said.

“We are at an exciting industry inflection point where the product categories the joint venture develops are ripe for growth due to a focus on sustainability and increased customer interest in ductless applications,” Gomez said. “Samsung Lennox HVAC North America is perfectly positioned to deliver the right solution for customers’ HVAC needs.”

In addition, Eric Scharnell joined the Samsung Lennox leadership team as CFO. Scharnell previously led finance for Advanced Distributor Products (ADP), a business unit of Lennox, and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of North Texas.

“Victor and Eric bring extensive knowledge of the HVAC industry and a track record of growth execution to the joint venture,” said Lennox CEO Alok Maskara. “I look forward to working with them as we grow in the ductless a/c and heat pump product categories.”

The two leadership appointments form the leadership foundation for the Samsung Lennox HVAC North America joint venture, which officially began on July 1, 2024.