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David Kohler

Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Kohler Co.

Search every verified David Kohler interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. David Kohler, chair and CEO of Kohler, recently discussed the company's strategic focus on India and its broader innovation and sustainability efforts in several interviews. Speaking with ET Now, Kohler announced that Kohler is "doubling down on India," citing the country's strong capital, real estate, and tech markets as drivers of continued growth. He noted that the company has already invested "hundreds of millions of dollars" in India and plans to invest "at least 100 million more" over the next five to ten years. Kohler also highlighted that many products sold locally are designed specifically for Indian consumers, such as shower heads with built-in water filtration and specialized designs that avoid wetting hair, which are now being rolled out globally. The company aims to expand beyond tier-one metros into top 100 cities, with a focus on smart toilets, digital showering, and home wellness products. In separate interviews with iBT Magazine, Kohler reflected on Kohler's 154-year history, emphasizing the company's entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovation. He discussed the importance of blending high design with accessible technology, citing the company's recognition as a CES 2020 Innovation Awards honoree. Kohler also detailed Kohler's sustainability initiatives, noting that the company has reduced its environmental footprint by over 50% in the past decade. He introduced a new product for passive health monitoring called Dakota, which tracks hydration, gut health, and early signs of disease. Kohler reiterated that sustainability is embedded in the company's mission to help people live "gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives," and that this principle guides both product design and manufacturing processes.

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“We've already invested hundreds of millions of dollars in India. And, you know, certainly over the next 5 and 10 years it'll be at least 100 million more.”

“We're doubling down on India. This is the fastest-growing market in the world. It's one of our best markets in the world. And really you look at the strength, it's not going away. Your capital markets are strong, your real estate markets are strong, your tech sector's strong. So, this market's going to continue to grow. So, we're investing in our manufacturing facility here, continuing to expand it, continuing to exp”

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