Danfoss has announced that Rogerio Federici will succeed Ricardo Schneider as the new head of Danfoss Turbocor Compressors, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Schneider, a recognized leader in the HVAC industry, will start a transition to retirement after 32 years with Danfoss and 16 years as president of Danfoss Turbocor. Schneider will remain onboard as an executive advisor for Danfoss, ensuring a smooth transition for the business.

Federici, currently head of sales and marketing for Danfoss Turbocor, will step into the role after two years of successfully leading Turbocor’s commercial efforts. He brings 28 years of experience at Danfoss and a deep understanding of the market to his new position.

“Rogerio’s appointment reflects our commitment to ensuring seamless leadership transitions and continued growth,” said Kristian Strand, president, commercial compressors at Danfoss. “His expertise will be invaluable as we continue developing and delivering game-changing oil-free technology to the HVAC industry.”

An Industry Pioneer and Investing for Growth
Danfoss Turbocor has been an industry pioneer and revolutionized the HVAC industry with its oil-free, magnetic bearing compressor technology. The company’s compressors are recognized for their industry-leading energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Danfoss Turbocor has experienced a doubling of the business every five years since becoming a fully-owned Danfoss business. Global production capacity has quadrupled, and revenue has increased nearly tenfold since Schneider took the helm.

Schneider leaves a strong manufacturing footprint, and an outstanding team dedicated to maintaining Turbocor’s industry leadership by driving innovation and investing in the future. Earlier this year, the company doubled its Tallahassee, Florida, manufacturing capacity with the opening of a new, 145,000-square-foot factory. Schneider has also been a champion of Turbocor’s community partnerships and ESG initiatives, including an ongoing five-year partnership with the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering to foster STEM education and create opportunities for the next generation of engineers, and sourcing local renewable energy from a solar farm.
 
Looking to the Future
“I am honored to lead Danfoss Turbocor into this next chapter of innovation and growth,” Federici said. “We have a talented team and a powerful vision to further advance our technology and deliver even greater value to our customers.”

Schneider expressed confidence in Federici’s ability to lead the company to continued success.

“It has been my privilege to be part of this amazing Danfoss Turbocor team and witness the transformative impact of innovation and technology together with our customer that I call collectively ‘The oil-free community’,” he said. “I remain deeply committed to sustainability in my future endeavors and I am absolutely confident that, under Rogerio’s leadership, the company will reach new heights.”