KiddeFenwal, a global leader in industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls, has appointed Rekha Agrawal as CEO, positioning the company for growth and expanded market presence both domestically and internationally.
Ms. Agrawal brings extensive experience in the fire suppression and industrial sectors, having held senior leadership roles at Tyco and Johnson Controls, where she oversaw businesses generating over $1 billion in revenue. Her expertise spans engineering, supply chain, sales, product management, and mergers and acquisitions. She joins KiddeFenwal from Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners and holds a Ph.D. in statistics from the University of Waterloo, as well as engineering degrees from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
She succeeds Rachid Quenniche, who guided KiddeFenwal through key milestones, including its July 2024 acquisition by Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in middle-market corporate divestitures.
James Oh, Partner at Pacific Avenue, remarked on the transition: “KiddeFenwal has seen remarkable momentum as it enhances its value for industrial, commercial, and marine customers. We are grateful to Rachid for his leadership and look forward to Rekha driving the next phase of growth.”
Agrawal expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I am thrilled to return to the fire industry and lead the KiddeFenwal team, a brand I have long respected.”
About KiddeFenwal
Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, KiddeFenwal is a leading provider of advanced fire suppression, detection, and control systems under the Kidde Fire Systems, Kidde Fire Protection, and Fenwal Controls brands, serving industrial, commercial, and marine markets worldwide. The company also supports OEMs with gas ignition, temperature control, and fire detection solutions, with facilities in the U.S., U.K., and India.
About Pacific Avenue Capital Partners
Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, based in Los Angeles, is a private equity firm focused on middle-market corporate divestitures. With over $1.8 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024, Pacific Avenue leverages its expertise in M&A and operations to drive strategic growth and operational improvements across its portfolio.
