Fred Kindle

Chairman

Fred joined CD&R in 2008 and is based in London. He is the former president and chief executive officer of ABB Ltd, the world’s leading supplier of electrical and automation equipment, systems and services. Prior to joining ABB, Fred served from 1999 to 2004 as president and chief executive officer of Sulzer Ltd, a global industrial engineering and manufacturing company. Previously, Fred served at McKinsey & Company in New York and Zurich. He is a member of the boards of Zurich Financial Services, VZ Holding Ltd and Stadler Rail Ltd.