Albert Nahmad
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Miami Connection
Watsco's headquarters are located at 2665 S Bayshore Dr Ste 901 in Miami, Florida, making it a cornerstone of the city's business community in the HVAC distribution sector. Nahmad's leadership has positioned Watsco as a major employer with 7,350 employees and a key economic driver in South Florida's industrial landscape. His presence underscores Miami's role as a hub for entrepreneurial ventures in distribution and climate control industries vital to the region's tropical climate.
About
Albert H. Nahmad founded Watsco and has served as its Chairman and CEO since 1972, shaping its entrepreneurial culture and driving growth from a small operation to a major player with a market capitalization reflecting decades of success. He holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Mexico, an M.S. in Industrial Management from Purdue University, and an M.B.A. from New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business. Born in Panama, Nahmad has been instrumental in expanding Watsco's business through acquisitions and fostering key relationships across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Watsco, originally founded in 1945, distributes air conditioning, heating, refrigeration equipment, parts, and supplies. He is also associated with the Albert H & Jane D Nahmad Foundation, a philanthropy focused on charitable causes. His long-term leadership spans over 53 years at the company.