Legrand Announces Pedro Mendieta as President of Data, Power, & Control Division for North and Central America 

January 27, 2025

Legrand: Pedro Mendieta Announced as President of Data, Power, & Control Division for North and Central America 

On January 16, 2025, Legrand announced the appointment of Pedro Mendieta as President of the Data, Power, and Control (DPC) Division. As a part of Legrand, North and Central America (LNCA), the DPC division is comprised of industry brands, including Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Approved Networks, and ZPE Systems, that offer innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. The division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products and solutions for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of its technologies results from decades of proven performance and dedication to research and development.  

Pedro will report to Brian DiBella, President and CEO of LNCA, and join the Executive Committee. Pedro steps into the DPC role previously held by Brian and will work closely with the global data center teams to drive all aspects of DPC business, including taking advantage of the data center market growth that has been driven by the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and digitalization trends. 

Pedro brings over 15 years of experience in the data center industry, having held key senior strategic and operational leadership roles at Eaton and ABB, specializing in critical power and power electronics. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President at Anord Mardix, a Flex company, where he led the global organization and played a pivotal role in developing market-driven growth and operational strategies, focusing on expanding market share through both organic and inorganic initiatives, while prioritizing profitability and customer satisfaction. 

“The data center market is a key area of focus for Legrand globally. Pedro offers a well-rounded perspective, balancing strategy and operations to guide our global teams and support regional collaboration,” said Brian DiBella, President and CEO, LNCA. “I’d like to sincerely thank the entire DPC team for stepping up and driving continued growth while we searched for the right candidate to lead the division.” 

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