Former United States Army Officer and Carrier Executive to
Drive Sales and Channel Distribution for the Company's
Industry-leading, Patented Fail-safe Battery Technology
BUFFALO,
N.Y., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viridi
Parente, Inc. (Viridi), a leader in developing the first and only
fail-safe battery energy storage system that provides on-demand and
affordable power for use in industrial, medical, commercial,
municipal, and residential building applications, today announced
the expansion of its executive leadership team with the addition of
Wayne Garrett as Chief Commercial
Officer (CCO).
With over two decades of experience as an accomplished executive
sales leader, Garrett will lead sales and channel distribution for
Viridi's industry-leading, patented fail-safe distributed energy
storage technology. In addition to his demonstrated success of
implementing strategic growth and increasing profitability,
Garrett's expertise includes building high-performing sales teams
and managing both direct and independent channel distribution
partners.
"I am excited to join the Viridi team as its Chief Commercial
Officer," said Wayne Garrett, CCO of
Viridi. "Viridi's innovative approach to energy storage is truly
groundbreaking, and I am eager to leverage my experience in sales
leadership and channel distribution to help drive the company's
growth. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of what's
possible and make a significant impact in the energy sector."
A former United States Army officer, Garrett attended the
U.S. Military Academy at West Point and
earned a Master of Science in Management (M.S.M.) degree from
Colorado Technical University.
Prior to joining Viridi, Garrett served as Vice President of
Control Sales for Johnson Controls and as an Executive Team Leader
for Carrier Corporation, a multi-billion-dollar commercial
equipment and control sales business. As the Managing Director of
North America Applied Commercial Systems at Carrier, he oversaw all
North American field channels, including Strategic Accounts and
Global Distribution Export teams, with full P&L responsibility
for commercial HVAC applied equipment sales.
"We are thrilled to welcome Wayne to our team," said
Jon M. Williams, Chairman & CEO
of Viridi. "Wayne's extensive expertise in sales leadership and
channel distribution will be instrumental as we expand our reach
and deliver our groundbreaking energy storage solutions to new
markets. His proven track record of driving strategic growth and
building high-performing teams perfectly aligns with our vision for
the future."
About Viridi Parente
Viridi Parente, Inc. (Viridi), based in Buffalo, New York, specializes in point-of-use
lithium-ion battery technology. Viridi is pioneering fail-safe
distributed energy storage, offering affordable, on-demand power
with unmatched safety and scalability. Their unique design is the
only one on the market safe for installation and operation in
occupied spaces and around critical equipment in virtually any
environment. Committed to a zero-carbon energy revolution, Viridi
is shaping a sustainable future for all.
Learn more at: www.viridiparente.com, and follow Viridi on
LinkedIn.
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