Belimo’s Salvatore Cataldi Appointed to BACnet International Board of Directors

BACnet International announced the appointment of Salvatore Cataldi, Senior Product Lead of Belimo, to its Board of Directors. With a distinguished career dedicated to advancing Building Automation Systems (BAS) and a strong focus on integrating BACnet standards, Cataldi's expertise is poised to make a significant contribution to the organization's mission.

Salvatore Cataldi has been with Belimo since 2018 and leads multiple initiatives within the company on conceptualizing the Belimo Digital Ecosystem. Beyond Belimo, he assumes leadership roles in various digital standardization committees, advocating for interoperability and the adoption of standardized protocols to enhance building automation and control systems. He consistently showcases his dedication to advancing the industry through collaborative endeavors and innovative solutions.

"Salvatore Cataldi's appointment to the BACnet International Board of Directors underscores his valuable contributions to the building automation sector," said Elena Cortona, Chief Technology Officer of Belimo. "His deep knowledge of the building automation industry and forward-thinking approach to digital ecosystems will bring great value. We are confident that his leadership and visionary insights will play a crucial role in shaping the future landscape of building automation technology."

Cataldi's career began in 2004, initially specializing in software design for distributed automation systems. Since then, he has dedicated himself to integrated Building Automation Systems, with a particular focus on designing and developing BAS and protocol gateways aimed at seamlessly integrating proprietary systems into BACnet standard systems. His expert knowledge has supported numerous control system manufacturers in designing innovative solutions.

"I am honored to join the BACnet International Board of Directors and look forward to contributing to the organization's efforts to promote the BACnet standard and enhance building automation and control systems worldwide," said Cataldi. "This role presents an exciting opportunity to further the integration of modern digital paradigms within the building automation sector, fostering greater interoperability, efficiency, and sustainability in systems."

Belimo has been a corporate member of BACnet International for several years, actively engaging in initiatives aimed at promoting the adoption and implementation of the BACnet standard across the industry. Cataldi's appointment reinforces Belimo's commitment to driving innovation and promoting standards within the building automation sector.