26 October 2026: Resideo has appointed Naveen Thamballapalle as its new Chief Information Officer. In this executive capacity, he will manage the company’s enterprise information technology agenda, directing digital capabilities, enterprise architecture, and large-scale technology operations.

Taking on this mandate, Naveen will focus on accelerating technology-enabled business transformation, integrating advanced analytics, and optimizing digital platforms to support the organization’s broader commercial and operational objectives.

He has over two decades of experience across enterprise technology, CRM, mobility, and digital transformation. Prior to joining Resideo, he spent more than 12 years at Kohler Co., most recently serving as Senior Vice President & CIO Americas. During his extensive tenure at Kohler, he progressed through multiple strategic technology leadership roles, including SVP of Technology, VP of IT for Digital Capabilities, Divisional CIO for the Power Group, and Director of IT for Enterprise Architecture.

Earlier in his career, he spent over eight years at IBM Global Business Services, advancing from Manager to Senior Manager while building deep expertise in technology consulting and enterprise transformation. His foundational career includes serving as Principal Consultant at Global Enterprise Management Solutions (which later merged with EDS/HP), where he focused on enterprise systems and consulting.

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