Press Release
Darrin Thurston has been named CTO of Legrand | AV, a newly created C-suite position that underscores the company’s commitment to innovation.
News provided by: Legrand | AV
Legrand | AV, a global specialist and industry leader in audiovisual solutions, today announced the appointment of Darrin Thurston as chief technology officer (CTO), a newly created C-suite position that underscores the company’s commitment to innovation, portfolio growth, and the global Legrand Ambition 2030 strategic program.
Thurston’s promotion marks the first executive-level technology leadership role within Legrand | AV.
Effective Dec. 1, 2025, Thurston will lead the company’s global technology strategy, including portfolio expansion, strategic partnerships, and evaluation of potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He will also guide Legrand | AV’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda, supporting initiatives that align technology innovation with sustainability and customer value.
A longtime Legrand | AV executive and former VP and GM of Vaddio and Luxul, Thurston has played a key role in advancing the company’s connected-technology initiatives and driving collaboration across its brands.
“Darrin’s deep technical expertise and strategic insight make him the right leader to help accelerate our growth in connected and high-value customer segments,” said Pam Hoppel, President of Legrand | AV. “This move reinforces our tailored solution approach by ensuring continued focus on developing connectivity-enabled AV products and driving growth through innovation and strategic acquisitions.”
In conjunction with Thurston’s appointment, Mark Plummer has been promoted to vice president and general manager, Connected Platforms and Ecosystems, expanding his leadership to include the Vaddio, Luxul, Middle Atlantic Products, On-Q, and C2G brands. Nathan Bohl has also been promoted to VP and GM, Display Infrastructure, assuming responsibility for the Da-Lite brand alongside Chief, SANUS, and Echogear.
Separately, Gary Hess will transition into a new role as VP and GM, Power, Access & Control within Legrand’s Data, Power & Control Division for Legrand North and Central America, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
About Legrand | AV
The brands of Legrand | AV lead the industry with innovative connectivity, videoconferencing, mounting, racks, networking, power, and display solutions for various audiovisual technologies. Our innovative products, sold principally under the C2G, Chief, Connectrac, Da-Lite, Luxul, Middle Atlantic Products, Vaddio, and Wiremold brands, are sold through numerous channels. The brands of Legrand | AV provide the most comprehensive offering of AV solutions in the market. The company serves a broad base of over 6,000 global customers, delivering amazing AV experiences.
