Whirlpool of India said that its managing director, Vishal Bhola, has decided to leave the company to pursue other interests.
Bhola will be relieved from the services of the company as managing director with effect from 3 April 2023.
Category Archives: Appointments
Whirlpool Corporation announces
Whirlpool Corporation announced today that João Carlos Costa Brega, Executive Vice President, Whirlpool Corporation, and President, Whirlpool Latin America, will be stepping down from his role as part of a long-term succession plan, effective March 31, 2023.
Juan Carlos Puente, currently Senior Vice President, Whirlpool Corporation, and President, Whirlpool Latin America North Region, will succeed Brega, effective April 1, 2023.
“We express our heartfelt thanks to João Brega who has had a remarkable career at Whirlpool for over 27 years,” said Marc Bitzer, Chairman and CEO of Whirlpool Corporation. “João Brega’s strong leadership helped steer our company, especially Whirlpool Latin America, through many challenging times, and his passion and unwavering commitment to our consumers and our employees will be missed.”
Fabrizio Ghisla named general manager of Emc Fime (Elica Group)
Elica, the Italian producer of kitchen hoods and extraction systems nominated Fabrizio Ghisla as general manager of Emc Fime, European company in the design and production of electric motors for household appliances and heating boilers, which has also entered the hydrogen market this year with its Premix fan line.
Thanks to his proven experience, Fabrizio Ghisla will lead the company towards its 2023 objectives, which include an expansion programme of the “Hydrogen Ready” product range and an acceleration in the heat pump segment. According to Elica, the innovative projects and investments will allow Emc Fime to have an increasingly and complete range of products.
Fabrizio’s appointment as general manager of Emc Fime – commented Giulio Cocci, chief executive officer of Elica – will drive the growth strategy of the Engine Division of Elica Group and the development of projects of fundamental and strategic importance:
De Longhi appointment
The Board of Directors of De’ Longhi SpA has approved the appointment of Nicola Serafin as General Manager, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer Fabio de’ Longhi, thus completing the search process for a candidate for the role of Chief Executive Officer.
In the new position, which will take effect from 1 January 2023, Nicola Serafin will have ordinary administration powers for the management of the Group.
Nicola Serafin joined the De’ Longhi Group in 2000 after experiences in Danieli SpA and in the Benetton Group. Graduated with honors in Mechanical Engineering and with an Executive Master in Business Administration at the London Business School, Nicola Serafin held roles with increasing responsibilities in the technical and production fields until his appointment in September 2016 as Chief Operating and Technology Officer, across the entire R&D, supply chain, manufacturing and logistics platform, as well as being a member of the boards of directors of various Group companies. The curriculum vitae of Eng. Nicola Serafin – which as of today holds no. 1,400 De’ Longhi shares – is published on the company’s website
Dr. Alexander Dony and Rudolf Klötscher Appointed to Board of Management of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
Dr. Alexander Dony and Rudolf Klötscher will join the Board of Management of BSH Hausgeräte GmbH. Dony will be Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, in charge of the Greater China and North America regions, marketing including BSH’s brand portfolio, and the Consumer Products business. Klötscher will be Chief Sales & Service Officer, with responsibility for the Emerging Markets and Europe regions, along with Customer Service.
Dony and Klötscher succeed Chief Markets Officer Matthias Ginthum, who has decided to retire effective March 31, 2023, after ten very successful years on the board. He will also resign from the board at that time.
LG organizational changes
Lyu Jae-cheol, head of the Home Appliance & Air Solution (H&A) Company, has been promoted to president in recognition of his success in improving H&A’s performance and product portfolio . An expert in his field by him, Lyu has worked in various areas of LG’s home appliance business since 1989, including in the R & D and production departments. Another of the newly-announced changes, the H&A Company’s “Living Appliance Business’ and “Kitchen Appliance Business” will become the “Living Solution Business” and “Kitchen Solution Business” , respectively. The renaming aligns with LG’s renewed focus on customer experience innovation and points to the greater emphasis the company is placing on the expansion of content and services.
Christian Maeder leaves the Artemis Group
christian maeder, chief financial officer cfo of the artemis group and chairman of the board of directors of franke holding ag, will leave the artemis group in spring 2023. the company announced that search for his successor has been initiated. the chairmanship of the board of directors of franke holding ag will be taken over by alexander pieper, currently vice chairman, as of spring 2023.
Candy Hoover Hungary also strengthens with a new managing director.
As of August, Candy Hoover Hungary , which is considered one of the leading domestic appliance distributors, will be managed by a new managing director, Márton Rózsa , who previously headed Samsung Electronics Hungary’s consumer electronics business. The company’s first man set a very dynamic development path for the company. This is a prominent stop for the number one player in the American and Asian premium home appliance market,This is a very important period in the life of Candy Hoover Hungary, as we are laying the important pillars of long-term growth. This is a serious motivation for me, because I have always loved challenges where development and construction were the focus. Brand introduction is a rare task in the life of most companies, which is why it is a very important task. The economic situation is also challenging, so it is particularly important how we prepare and do this. Of course, we also want to support the parent company’s efforts to make the Haier brand among the Top 3 in the premium segment in Europe within the foreseeable future,” emphasized Márton Rózsa .
LG and Falconeri, together for the “Perfect Cashmere” operation
LG Electronics and Falconeri, a brand specializing in the creation of high quality cashmere products, launch the “Perfect Cashmere” operation which will see the two brands together for a joint communication campaign dedicated to garments care. The effectiveness of the combination of technology and precious materials was demonstrated by the tests conducted by Falconeri on the LG AI DD washing machine (model F6WV7105GA) which passed the test, returning clean and soft garments and in perfect condition. LG AI DD washing machines are equipped with Artificial Intelligence that recognizes the degree of softness of the fabrics and chooses the optimal drum movements to reduce damage from rubbing during washing, choosing from over 20,000 possible combinations. Furthermore, the Steam+ technology uses low-temperature steam during the washing phase to sanitize garments without damaging them while ensuring a high level of energy efficiency. The two brands will be involved in numerous joint activities including a special promotion.
OMG India wins integrated media mandate for Electrolux
Omnicom Media Group India has been appointed to manage the Integrated Media mandate for Electrolux – a Global leader in home appliances. The directive will involve creating end-to-end media solutions for the business and accelerating its growth journey in the market.
With its agile, client-first approach that helps businesses thrive today and into the future, OMG was the natural choice for Electrolux as they look to strengthen their footprint in the country. Leveraging the agency’s analytics and insight-driven tools, the Swedish powerhouse is set to make waves with its range of premium products in the Indian market.
Recently marking its entry in India, Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years with its elegant Scandinavian design coupled with innovative technology across Electrolux’s range of Care, Taste, and Well-being appliances.
The brand has ambitious growth targets in India complemented by its cohesive omnichannel approach and optimism for sustainable and better living experiences for its customers. Electrolux’s sustainable product portfolio is designed to meet the dynamic demands of modern consumers which includes air purifiers, air conditioners, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, dishwashers and dryers, coffee machines, warming drawers, cooker hoods, hobs, and ovens.
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