Nidec/U.S. MOTORS Names New General Manager of Commercial/Industrial Motors

Thiago Mohallem has been promoted to general manager of Nidec Motor Corporation’s commercial and industrial motors and drives group. The product lines, part of the U.S. MOTORS brand, serve a wide range of industries including irrigation, water and wastewater treatment, food and beverage processing, and pool and spa applications.

Mohallem was previously the global supply chain vice president for the Nidec appliance, commercial and industrial group. He will continue to be responsible for that role while leading engineering, sales and marketing efforts. 

Mohallem has over 20 years of leadership experience at multinationals including Procter & Gamble, L’Oreal and BRF. He joined Nidec in 2017 as chief product officer of Embraco brand motors.

“We’re pleased to announce Thiago’s new role, as he has been a strong leader at Nidec for a number of years, helping deliver the high-efficiency, energy-saving motor and drive solutions that our customers demand today,” says Tim Schamel, president of the U.S. MOTORS division.

From the advanced technology of variable speed electronically commutated motors to market-leading NEMA Premium efficient motors, the Nidec/U.S. MOTORS brand is an industry leader. More information on the products can be found at usmotors.com.