Legrand | AV has appointed Darrin Thurston as chief technology officer, a newly created C-suite position that underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, portfolio growth, and the global Legrand Ambition 2030 strategic program. Thurston’s promotion marks the first executive-level technology leadership role within Legrand | AV.
Effective December 1, 2025, Thurston will lead the company’s global technology strategy, including portfolio expansion, strategic partnerships, and evaluation of potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He will also guide Legrand | AV’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda, supporting initiatives that align technology innovation with sustainability and customer value.
A longtime Legrand | AV executive and former VP and GM of Vaddio and Luxul, Thurston has played a key role in advancing the company’s connected-technology initiatives and driving collaboration across its brands.
“Darrin’s deep technical expertise and strategic insight make him the right leader to help accelerate our growth in connected and high-value customer segments,” says Pam Hoppel, president of Legrand | AV. “This move reinforces our tailored solution approach by ensuring continued focus on developing connectivity-enabled AV products and driving growth through innovation and strategic acquisitions.”
In conjunction with Thurston’s appointment, Mark Plummer has been promoted to vice president & general manager, Connected Platforms and Ecosystems, expanding his leadership to include the Vaddio, Luxul, Middle Atlantic Products, On-Q, and C2G brands. Nathan Bohl has been promoted to vice president & general manager, Display Infrastructure, assuming responsibility for the Da-Lite brand alongside Chief, SANUS, and Echogear.
Separately, Gary Hess will transition into a new role as vice president & general manager, Power, Access & Control within Legrand’s Data, Power & Control Division for Legrand North and Central America, effective January 1, 2026.
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