Hotstart hires Santanu (Sean) Debnath as Chief Revenue Officer

Spokane, Wash. – Hotstart is pleased to announce the hiring of Santanu (Sean) Debnath as Chief Revenue Officer. This role will drive Hotstart’s next phase of growth through the development and execution of comprehensive revenue strategies that balance innovation and the company’s 80-year legacy of excellence.

Debnath comes to Hotstart with nearly 30 years of industrial manufacturing experience, bringing leadership and growth-focused vision to the sales, marketing, product management, and customer service functions. Debnath started as a hands-on scientist before transitioning to the commercial side of business. Prior to joining Hotstart, he has held President, CRO, CCO, VP, and Director level positions in sales and marketing at Selecor, Intellihot, Viega, Kaydon Corporation, Rexnord and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Debnath is “super pumped to be part of the thermal management leadership journey that Hotstart is on.” When he is not being mentored by his 3 kids, Debnath enjoys an athletic lifestyle, is an avid cook, and a cinema enthusiast. 

“Sean’s depth of experience, leadership, and values make him a great fit for Hotstart,” said Terry Judge, Chief Executive Officer. “We’re excited to have him join our team as we serve our customers in mission-critical markets like data centers.”

Debnath plans to spend the remainder of 2025 connecting with his global team as well as meeting with key customers to capture market insight that will inform strategic planning for future growth of the company.  

About Hotstart:

For over 80 years, Hotstart has been the world leader in engine heating solutions for industrial engines and equipment. With over one million electric resistance heaters sold to standby generator OEMs including Caterpillar, Cummins, Kohler, Generac, and MTU, Hotstart has extensive expertise on maintaining optimal engine temperatures for reliable starts during power emergencies.