
Leah Larson
CEO, Big Ass Fans; Group President, Madison Air
Lexington, Kentucky
Summary
Strategic marketing and brand leader who transforms and unifies complex portfolios — Leah has led brand and growth strategy across multiple industries (Ecolab, Further, Madison Air), unifying dozens of brands at Madison Air and positioning businesses for commercial growth. madison+2
Operational leader for air movement and heat solutions — As Group President, Air Movement & Heat and President/CEO of Big Ass Fans, she drives product innovation, commercialization, and go-to-market efforts focused on energy-efficient airflow and heat control for industrial, commercial, and residential environments. madisonair+2
Frontline worker safety and heat-stress advocate — Leah has championed initiatives and campaigns addressing heat stress and the lack of active cooling in many facilities, linking product development and marketing to tangible worker safety and productivity outcomes. madison+2
Community and academic engagement — Leah participates in advisory and board roles (including the Carlson Global Institute and other nonprofit/NGO advisory activities), demonstrating ongoing ties to academic institutions and volunteer organizations. umn+2