The Board of Directors has entrusted him with this role, assigning him the strategic leadership of the company at a time of growth and innovation.
Andrea Bertone has extensive experience in the Ho.Re.Ca. equipment sector,
Category Archives: Appointments
New ASKO MD
From January 2025 Fredrik Lööf Will become the Managing Director of ASKO APPLIANCES AB . He will continue the role as Sales Director of ASKO Direct.
V-ZUG new chief executive
V-Zug appointed Christoph Kilian as new chief executive officer to succeed Spirig at the start of April. The Board of Directors of the V-ZUG Group would like to thank Peter Spirig for his achievements and outstanding commitment. Under his leadership, the V-ZUG Group has made significant progress, including the successful spin-off from the Metall Zug Group and the establishment of V-ZUG Holding AG as an independent, publicly listed company. The comprehensive, successful site transformation in Zug and the international positioning of the V-ZUG brand in all markets were further milestones in recent years
Gaggenau UK MD
Simon Richmond, director at luxury appliance brand Gaggenau UK, has announced he will be stepping down before the end of this month to begin his retirement.
Richmond joined Gaggenau back in 2020,
Otter controls new CEO
Otter controls announce the appointment of Alex Nijhoff as the new CEO of the Otter Group. Our relationship with Alex spans many years, beginning when he collaborated with our engineering teams as a Senior Development Engineer at Philips in the Netherlands.Otter Controls is a UK-based engineering and manufacturing company that specializes in a variety of products, including:
Kettle controls: Otter Controls is an expert in 360° kettle controls, including the A12, A8, A11, and X6.
Bimetallic safety cut-outs: Otter Controls has been producing bimetal safety cut-outs for over 70 years.
Motor protectors: Otter Controls offers a range of motor protectors for the automotive industry, including the PK series.
Thermostats: Otter Controls offers a variety of thermostats, including the G-series, V series, and Y1 series.
Electrical connectors and couplers: Otter Controls offers a selection of electrical connectors and couplers, including wash proof options
Paolo Gatti new CFO of the Polti Group
Paolo Gatti , 47, has been appointed as the new CFO of the Polti Group. After many years of experience as an auditor at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Paolo Gatti worked for years at the Calvi Group, which mainly operates in the production of special steel profiles. Initially responsible for management control in the subholding Eureka Spa, where he also served as a board member in some of the controlled companies, Gatti then moved to the main holding, where he took on the role of head of finance, control and special projects, as well as being the Group’s ESG manager.
Electrolux new head of Sustainability
Nikos Bartzoulianos has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Sustainability at Electrolux Group. With experience at Samsung, Procter & Gamble, and McKinsey & Company, Bartzoulianos is well-prepared to lead Electrolux’s brand transformation and sustainability efforts.
Middleby Residential UK
Middleby Residential has announced the appointment of Dominic Worsley, former managing director of CDA, as the new UK group managing director. In this role, Worsley will oversee a diverse range of brands, including Aga, Rangemaster, Rayburn, La Cornue, Novy, and Josper.
Worsley brings a wealth of experience to the position, having spent the past two years leading CDA. His career also spans various roles beyond the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom (KBB) sector, showcasing his versatile expertise.
Haier Europe: Daniele Pugliese is the new Head of Cooling
Pugliese joins from Whirlpool where he headed up operations in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, before which he spent four years heading up marketing for Whirlpool’s refrigeration category. He replaces Diego Perrone, who was recently appointed Managing Director for the UK
Haier announces new MD for Europe
Haier Europe announce the appointment of Diego Perrone as the new Managing Director for UK & Ireland.
In his new role, Perrone will be responsible for expanding Haier Europe’s leadership in the UK and Irish markets and driving profitability and business growth. He joined Haier Europe in 2022 as Head of Cooling with accountability for product leadership and the company’s business in the refrigeration segment.
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