# Dave Regnery

> Dave Regnery is chair and CEO of Trane Technologies, where his career began in a financial leadership development program. He has led commercial HVAC, residential HVAC and transport refrigeration businesses and now emphasizes growth through energy efficiency, digital controls, service and climate technology. He also serves on the L3Harris board and participates in the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.

- **Role:** Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Trane Technologies
- **Organizations:** Trane Technologies, L3Harris Technologies, World Economic Forum Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in finance, Northeastern University, Master of Business Administration, Lehigh University
- **Known for:** Oversaw the EcoWise portfolio launch while leading commercial HVAC., Progressed from financial development to leadership of businesses across the company’s portfolio., Led Trane Technologies as CEO during its expansion in climate technology, digital controls and services.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Began his career in the company’s financial leadership development program; subsequently held financial, commercial and general management roles.
- **—** — Led commercial HVAC and oversaw the EcoWise product portfolio launch.
- **2020-01** — Became president and chief operating officer.
- **2021-07** — Became CEO and joined the board on July 1.
- **2022-01** — Became chair of the board on January 1.
- **2024-10** — Appointed to the L3Harris board of directors on October 15.

## Achievements

- Oversaw the EcoWise portfolio launch while leading commercial HVAC.
- Progressed from financial development to leadership of businesses across the company’s portfolio.
- Led Trane Technologies as CEO during its expansion in climate technology, digital controls and services.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Trane Technologies reported second-quarter revenue of $6.354 billion and a $12.1 billion backlog; GAAP operating margin fell year over year.
- **2026-07** — Donny Simmons became COO on July 1, reporting to Regnery.
- **2026-06** — The company’s 2025 sustainability report recorded 331 million metric tons of cumulative customer CO2e reductions since 2019.
- **2026-01** — Published an essay advocating energy demand management, workforce development and responsive buildings.

## Links

- Website: https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/company/leadership/dave-regnery.html
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-regnery-ab91aa10

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Last updated: 2026-10-21