Valentina Videva Dufresne

President, North America & Group Executive Committee Member @Zehnder Group International AG

MA, US

I lead Zehnder’s North American business through a transformative phase of accelerated growth and innovation, while serving as a member of the Group Executive Committee. Aligning regional strategy with global objectives, driving market expansion, and delivering on ambitious targets allows us to achieve both top- and bottom-line growth while delivering on our core values.With a focus on indoor air quality (IAQ), and sustainability, I spearhead efforts to position Zehnder as the preferred partner in ventilation, radiant cooling and heating, and radiator solutions. I oversee business and operations—including IT, finance, and HR—across four North American sites. Accomplishments: Developed and executed the North American growth strategy to achieve double-digit CAGR and EBIT, aligning with global goals while addressing regional market needs. Optimized production and supply chain strategies and enhanced efficiency, agility, and capacity, driving improvements across technology investments and operational practices. Established governance and best practices for product development, production, and sales, creating scalable systems and processes to enhance consistency and efficiency. Positioned Zehnder as a leader in healthy indoor environments through customer-focused solutions, innovative products, and digital sales strategies. As a trusted voice within the HVAC industry, we are committed to sustainability and the advancement of clean, energy-efficient technologies.

Norwich University

Bachelor of Science - BS

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Executive MBA