Legrand | AV, a global specialist in audiovisual solutions, appointed Darrin Thurston as chief technology officer (CTO), a newly created C-suite position. 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, 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 been promoted to vice president and general manager, display infrastructure, assuming responsibility for the Da-Lite brand alongside Chief, SANUS and Echogear.

Separately, Gary Hess will transition into a new role as vice president and general manager, power, access and control within Legrand’s data, power and control division for Legrand North and Central America, effective Jan. 1, 2026.