NAPCO Appoints Kevin Buchel Chief Executive

NAPCO announced a leadership change on July 8, 2026. NAPCO said President and COO Kevin Buchel will serve as Chief Executive Officer and President, while Richard Soloway will serve as Founder and Executive Chairman, effective July 8, 2026.

What changed

Kevin Buchel was named Chief Executive Officer and President. Richard Soloway moved from Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to Founder and Executive Chairman and will continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors, focusing on strategic initiatives, long-term business plans, and new product innovation.

Leader: Kevin Buchel
Role: Chief Executive Officer and President
Effective: July 8, 2026
Announcement date: July 8, 2026

Leadership background

Buchel has held various management positions at NAPCO for more than 25 years. He had served as President and Chief Operating Officer since his appointment to that role two years before the announcement, according to Soloway’s quote in the release.

The mandate

NAPCO said Buchel will take on additional management responsibilities across day-to-day operations, including strategy, sales and marketing, financial goals, and communication with customers, suppliers, and investors. Buchel said he looks forward to executing the company’s strategies, delivering innovative products, and implementing its differentiated business model.

Why this matters for GTM teams

Executive appointments can precede changes in strategy, operating cadence, hiring, partnerships, and technology priorities. The useful signal is not the title alone: teams should watch the new leader’s stated mandate, prior playbook, organizational scope, and the initiatives announced during the first two quarters.

Source and methodology

This leadership profile is based on the company’s announcement. Roles, transition timing, and biographical details are presented as announced; SalesTools Research does not infer undisclosed succession plans.

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