Trane Technologies has appointed Donny Simmons as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective July 1, 2026, reporting to Chair and CEO Dave Regnery. Simmons will oversee the company's regional business units and operations, driving tighter business and operational alignment and accelerating execution of the company's growth strategy. The appointment aligns the leadership structure with the company's increased scale and expanding market opportunities driven by the global energy transition and advancements in climate innovation.

Since launching as a pure-play climate innovation company in 2020, Trane Technologies has nearly doubled its annual revenue. The company aims to capture unprecedented market opportunities created by the acceleration of artificial intelligence and climate innovation by fostering stronger alignment across its regional businesses and operations.

"Donny's appointment is an important step in our growth journey," said Dave Regnery, Chair and CEO of Trane Technologies. "By bringing our regional businesses and operations together under his leadership, we will foster deeper collaboration, strengthen our Business Operating System and accelerate execution of our strategy. Donny's strategic leadership, deep understanding of our businesses and strong operational mindset make him uniquely positioned to drive our next phase of growth."

Simmons is a 25-year veteran of the company with a proven track record of delivering consistent, profitable growth. Most recently, he served as Group President of the Americas region, overseeing a broad portfolio including commercial and residential HVAC, transport refrigeration and life science solutions.

Since joining the company in 2001, Simmons has led several of the company's largest businesses, including Commercial HVAC North America and EMEA as well as several global industrial businesses. He has extensive experience managing complex, global operations and brings a holistic perspective to the COO role, having held key leadership positions across general management, sales, manufacturing and finance.