KiddeFenwal, a prominent producer of fire suppression systems and safety controls, has appointed Rekha Agrawal as its new CEO.
This leadership shift is intended to support the company’s efforts to scale and expand both domestically and internationally, bolstering its competitive presence in the industry.
Agrawal’s extensive experience in fire suppression and industrial sectors aligns with KiddeFenwal’s strategic objectives.
Having previously held executive roles at Tyco and Johnson Controls, she directed product and service businesses that generated over $1 billion in revenue.
Her expertise spans engineering, supply chain management, sales, and product management, positioning her well for her new role.
Agrawal joins KiddeFenwal from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, where she brought considerable industry insight.
She has an academic background that includes a Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Waterloo and both B.S. and M.S. degrees in engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Her leadership style is expected to drive KiddeFenwal’s expansion initiatives across both the North American and global markets.
Agrawal’s appointment highlights the company’s commitment to growing its market influence through expert leadership and a deepened focus on customer needs in various industries.
Rachid Quenniche, whom Agrawal is succeeding, led KiddeFenwal through significant changes, including the acquisition by Pacific Avenue Capital Partners in July 2024.
Pacific Avenue, a private equity firm focused on middle-market investments, plays a strategic role in the development of its portfolio companies.
James Oh, Partner at Pacific Avenue, expressed gratitude for Quenniche’s contributions, saying: “KiddeFenwal has enjoyed incredible momentum as it accelerates its growth trajectory and further enhances its value proposition to industrial, commercial and marine customers and OEM end users.”
He noted the company’s excitement for Agrawal’s leadership and the new era it anticipates under her guidance.
Expressing her enthusiasm for this role, Agrawal shared her intentions to lead KiddeFenwal in its next growth phase.
She noted her longstanding respect for the KiddeFenwal brand and her eagerness to work with Pacific Avenue, stating: “I am thrilled to be partnering with Pacific Avenue in returning to the Fire industry, and grateful for the opportunity to lead the team responsible for the KiddeFenwal brand, one I have long respected.”
Agrawal’s vision includes expanding KiddeFenwal’s reach and strengthening its position as a leading provider of fire suppression systems across diverse sectors.
Her extensive experience is expected to play a key role in advancing the company’s strategic initiatives.
KiddeFenwal has appointed Rekha Agrawal as its new CEO to support the company’s domestic and international growth goals.
Agrawal, who brings a wealth of industry knowledge from her time at Tyco, Johnson Controls, and Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, succeeds Rachid Quenniche.
Quenniche guided the company through various phases, including its acquisition by Pacific Avenue Capital Partners in July 2024.
Agrawal expressed her enthusiasm for leading KiddeFenwal, a brand she holds in high regard, with support from Pacific Avenue.
James Oh of Pacific Avenue acknowledged Quenniche’s contributions and highlighted the company’s continued momentum in the fire suppression industry.
