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NCAB North America Names Kelly Davidson New President
January 5, 2026 | NCABEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Kelly Davidson, currently Vice President of NCAB North America has been appointed President of NCAB North America.
NCAB has been present in the US since 2012. Over the years we have grown through a series of acquisitions to become a significant player in this important region. We see great possibilities to expand our business further and a strong continued growth in America is a priority for the group.
We are therefore happy to announce that Kelly Davidson will take on the role as President of NCAB North America. In her role as VP, Kelly has helped position NCAB as a leader in the domestic electronics market and her expertise and experience will further contribute to NCAB’s growth.
“I am honored and excited about the opportunities ahead. Over the past 13 years, I’ve gained a deep understanding of our business and our customers’ needs through roles spanning sales leadership, mergers and acquisitions, marketing, finance, and strategic initiatives. Looking forward, my focus will be on driving growth and strengthening partnerships by delivering the unique value NCAB is known for – superior quality, reliability, and service. With the strength of our talented U.S. team and the power of global collaboration across NCAB Group, we are well-positioned to innovate and provide solutions that help our customers succeed in an increasingly competitive and dynamic market,” says Kelly Davidson.
Howard Goff, current President of NCAB North America will now take on the role as Chief Commercial Officer at NCAB Group.
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