Mumbai: Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has announced leadership changes as part of a planned transition in its technology organization. Chief Technology Officer Stephen Liang will retire after three decades of distinguished service, effective January 1, 2026.
Liang, who has played a pivotal role in shaping Vertiv’s technological vision since his early days at Emerson and through Vertiv’s evolution, transitioned earlier this year to focus exclusively on his CTO responsibilities — leading the company’s technology strategy and innovation initiatives.
“Stephen’s contributions to Vertiv have been far-reaching throughout his tenure, and he has played an essential role in defining and driving our technology strategy and innovation agenda,” said Gio Albertazzi, Vertiv CEO. “His leadership has been instrumental in positioning Vertiv as a technology innovator in our industry, and his legacy will continue to influence our future success.”
As part of the transition, Scott Armul will be appointed to an expanded role as Chief Product and Technology Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Armul was earlier promoted to Executive Vice President, Global Portfolio and Business Units on January 1, 2025.
In his new role, Armul will lead the Technology Office in addition to overseeing engineering research and development and Vertiv’s business units. This strategic realignment of the Technology Office with business units is designed to strengthen the link between technology development and business strategy — enhancing Vertiv’s ability to meet evolving customer needs.
Armul, who joined Vertiv in 2009, has held several technical, leadership, and customer-oriented positions, giving him deep insight into the company’s operations and market landscape. His appointment underscores Vertiv’s commitment to nurturing internal talent and fostering a high-performance culture that drives innovation and growth.
