Watts has announced new leaders for several key business units within its Americas region as it continues to strengthen its commitment to customers. 

Jim Koepsell has been appointed the general manager of Watts’ Drains and Industrial businesses in the Americas. Previously, Koepsell led Watts’ Commercial Operations organization. He is responsible for Watts’ cast iron, BLÜCHER stainless steel, and Orion chemical waste drainage solutions, along with Watts’ Mueller Steam industrial strainer, check valve, and butterfly valve solutions in the Americas region.

Atul Sharma has been appointed the director of Watts’ Americas Commercial Operations and General Manager for Watts’ Syncta business. Previously, Sharma led multiple strategic projects for Watts and served on the Corporate Strategy & Business Development team.
 
Carlos Haddad has been appointed general manager for Watts’ Dormont Gas Business Unit in addition to his existing role as vice president of marketing and business development (Americas and Europe). He is responsible for Watts’ Gas connector and Gas safety systems for residential, commercial, and food service applications in the Americas region. 

“In appointing these leaders, we are positioned to provide the highest level of support to our customers,” said Andrew Windsor, Watts senior vice president, sales. “As always, our top objective is to deliver the products and solutions that will help our customers succeed.”