Farrokh was formerly President of the Connect and Control Technologies division of ITT Inc ("ITT"), a US listed industrials group. Farrokh has significant international operational and leadership experience, combined with having held senior roles in both Strategy and M&A. Prior to joining ITT, Farrokh held senior management roles at both Eaton Corporation and Pratt & Whitney. Farrokh lives on the East Coast of the US and has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.