Novy has announced the promotion of Francis Gistelinck from commercial director to chief executive officer for global operations. His new role officially commenced on 1st September 2022.
Based at the company’s HQ in Kuurne, Belgium, Gistelinck takes over from CEO, Carlos Wanzeele, who has stepped down from his eight-year tenure following the successful sale of the family-run business to Middleby Residential. Whilst in the role, Wanzeele doubled the company’s turnover from 45million to over 100million Euros.
Francis Gistelinck started work at the Novy Group in 2016. Together with Carlos Wanzeele, they developed a global growth expansion strategy for Novy, which included the appointment of Owain Harrison as country manager who set up the first ever Novy UK and Ireland subsidiary, launching in 2017. Since then, the Novy brand has firmly established itself as a leading name in luxury extraction and vented induction hobs, with a network of kitchen specialists throughout the UK. The company says that Gistelinck will be focusing on further growth the brand, including new innovations in product development, whilst building synergies for Novy’s distribution and operations within the Middleby Residential portfolio around the world.
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AO new board member
Ex-Pets at Home chief executive Peter Pritchard join’s AO board as an independent non-executive director
Maurizio Bernardi, new Chief Financial Officer of BSH Spain
Maurizio Bernardi is the new Chief Financial Officer of BSH Spain . In Italy Bernardi has held the role of CFO and member of the Board of Directors of BSH Elettrodomestici since 2015. “Being able to take on the role of Chief Financial Officer in BSH Spain is a source of great pride and satisfaction for me – comments Maurizio Bernardi -. It is certainly a new motivating and ambitious experience, in a reality of fundamental importance for the BSH Group, with decidedly challenging objectives in terms of results and development. I would like to thank the Group Management, for the trust placed in me, and the team of BSH Italia for the work done together during this long journey, wishing them the best for the future. It is with enthusiasm that I join the Spanish team to aim for new goals together “.
Whirlpool/ Bauknecht: New managing director for Germany and Austria
Whirlpool Austria (and Germany) has had a new managing director since September 1st. Till Bickelmann, currently Head of Marketing Northern Europe and Head of Sales & Marketing DACH, has been promoted to Senior Director and is now in charge of the Austrian and German markets. In this function he will report to Jens-Christoph Bidlingmaier, VP Northern Europe Cluster
Peter Revesz becomes new CEO of Franke Foodservice Systems
The Board of Directors of the Franke Group appoints Peter Revesz as CEO of the Franke Foodservice Systems division and at the same time as a member of the Group Executive Board.
Miele GB new careers page
Miele GB new careers page is live!
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New supply chain director whirlpool UK
Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited, the home of Hotpoint, has announced the appointment of Alistair Dobson as Supply Chain Director, UK and Ireland. Having worked for Whirlpool UK in various roles of increasing responsibility for over two decades, Alistair brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of the domestic appliance industry to his new positionAlistair’s new position as Supply Chain Director will involve leading the company’s supply chain operations, including overseeing its commitment to creating a circular economy
Diego Perrone new cooling product line leader for Haier Europe
Diego Perrone has been named new cooling product line leader of Haier Europe. He joins Haier Europe’s senior leadership team and will report directly to CEO Yannick Fierling. Diego Perrone will be responsible for all business decisions related to the cooling product line, executing Haier Europe’s long-term strategy focused on zero distance to customer, IoT & ecosystem and premiumness.
He will also manage the product leadership roadmap to reach all market segments and customers, in line with Haier Europe’s vision to be the first consumer choice in smart home solutions. «In his new role – the company explains – Perrone will coordinate the product line teams to provide the best consumer solutions for food management, thanks to efficient preservation technologies, disruptive design and full IoT integration and take the cooling category to leadership in Europe in the coming five years».
«I am extremely excited to join Haier Europe – Perrone commented -, an ambitious company focused on putting technology near to consumers to create the most attractive IoT ecosystems. I will put my knowledge of the industry at the service of the company to support its growth and to contribute to its ambition of becoming the first consumer choice for smart home solutions».
Perrone achieved a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Tor Vergata University of Rome and a Master of Business Administration at the IE Business School of Madrid. He has an extensive expertise in Corporate Strategy & Marketing, acquired by working across multiple industries and markets, such as Kearney and Whirlpool EMEA.
New Whirlpool UK MD
Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited, the home of Hotpoint, has announced the appointment of Lena Henry as Managing Director, UK and Ireland.
Lena is a highly experienced Managing Director with expertise in leading complex business initiatives across a multitude of markets, both mature and emerging. Beginning her career at McKinsey & Company, a global management consultancy firm, Lena advised several leading and internationally recognised businesses on commercial and operational matters across a variety of product categories, with a focus on consumer and retail industries.
Lena then joined Essilor, the world leader in ophthalmic optics, where she worked her way through the ranks until taking on her most recent role with the company as Managing Director, Essilor France. During her time at Essilor, Lena oversaw corporate strategy, including the implementation of commercial initiatives, in addition to leading greenfield e-commerce launches on a global scale.
Combining a wealth of knowledge across a variety of markets, with experience across both consultancy and client-focused roles, Lena also brings a strong educational background to her new role at Whirlpool UK. In addition to receiving Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering and Structural Engineering and Mechanics of Materials, Lena obtained an MBA in Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Lena Henry, Managing Director, UK and Ireland, Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited says: “I’m incredibly proud to be embarking on and extending my career with Whirlpool UK, a company with an extremely strong heritage and an excellent portfolio of brands that are recognised across the world. My experience will enable me to build upon the tremendous work that the team is already undertaking, whilst furthering our commitment to consistently delivering outstanding customer care, as well as innovative new products that use resources sustainably. It’s a very exciting time ahead for Whirlpool UK and I look forward to leading the company’s plans for growth and continued success.”
Jon White promoted to Managing Director of the Lincat Group
Jon White has been appointed as the new MD for the Lincat Group, the UK manufacturer of the Lincat, FriFri, IMC and Britannia brands. Jon who previously held the role of Technical Director succeeds Chris Jones following his promotion to European Group President of Middleby Worldwide in late 2019.
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