Who has QXO appointed as its new chief operating officer, and what is his background?

QXO has appointed Ken West, formerly of Honeywell International Inc., as its chief operating officer, effective September.

What is the strategic context behind QXO's appointment of Ken West as COO?

The appointment comes as QXO—led by billionaire Brad Jacobs—aims to build North America's largest building-products distributor following approximately $30 billion in acquisitions since 2024, and as the company expands its leadership team amid integration efforts and a 29% decline in its shares this year.

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QXO has appointed former Honeywell executive Ken West as COO to lead operations following approximately $30 billion in acquisitions since 2024, aiming to become North America's largest building-products distributor.

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