Reporting directly to President John Reutter, Downie arrives with two decades of expertise in the plumbing and building products sector. His background includes leadership roles at major industry players such as American Standard, Delta Faucet, Grohe, and Duravit. Reutter highlighted Downie’s track record in scaling distribution networks and his focus on organizational development as critical assets for the company’s next growth phase.

Downie holds an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University and currently serves on the Strategic Advisory Board for Plumbing Manufacturers International. His arrival signals a renewed focus on channel management and profitability for the Swiss-headquartered firm, which operates under the Uponor brand in the Americas.