Lars Van der haegen

Chief Executive Officer, Belimo Holding

Search every verified Lars Van der haegen interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a July 2015 interview at the Belimo Platinum distributor meeting, Lars van der Haegen, who had recently become CEO of Belimo Holding and moved back to Switzerland after 12 years in the United States, discussed the company's product developments and operational philosophy. He highlighted the company's "energy valve," which he described as a product that makes building energy use transparent through an integrated internet browser and app, enabling continuous commissioning and optimization of HVAC plants. Van der Haegen stated that "almost every plant you can increase the delta T and reduce the energy consumption of pumps and chillers often by 30 40 50%." Van der Haegen also addressed Belimo's corporate culture, saying that "the key is really the operational excellence and it all starts with the culture." He added that the company aims to have happy employees who care for customers, and that Belimo strives to be the best provider of actuators and valves in the HVAC industry. He noted that the company's Platinum distributors in North America are trained and licensed to sell Belimo products.