Michael W. Lamach

Michael W. Lamach served as Executive Chair and CEO, at Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator focused on sustainable solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation for twelve years. Trane Technologies launched in 2020 upon the completion of a strategic transaction that created two leading companies – Trane Technologies and Ingersoll Rand.

Prior to Trane Technologies, Mike joined Ingersoll Rand in 2004 and served as president of the Trane Commercial business before being named the company’s president and chief operating officer. He was named chief executive officer and elected chairman of the Board of Directors in 2010. In 2019, the company announced a strategic transaction to spin off Ingersoll Rand’s Industrial segment and merge it with Gardner Denver, creating a global Industrial company, retaining the legacy name of Ingersoll Rand. The remaining climate-focused company was renamed Trane Technologies.

Prior to joining Ingersoll Rand, Lamach served in various leadership roles for Johnson Controls over a 17-year tenure, including group vice president and managing director for the European, Asian, South African, and South American businesses of Johnson Controls’ Automotive Group.

Mike holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in business administration from Duke University. He serves on the boards of PPG Industries and Nucor Steel. He is former Chair of the National Association of Manufacturers, representing the American manufacturing industry at the federal level on public policy and workforce development matters. Mike is a strong advocate for sustainability, education, and economic mobility. He is active in the Charlotte community and currently serves as Chair of the Charlotte Executive Leadership Council, a coalition of CEOs serving the Charlotte community. He Co-Chairs the Charlotte Mayor’s Racial Equity Initiative and serves as Trustee for Johnson C. Smith University.