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.
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 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.
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.
Daniele DEGLI EMILI will officially become Group Managing Director for the Europe-Asia zone. He succeeds Simon BARBEAU, in office since 2018.
As part of his new functions, Daniele DEGLI EMILI will be responsible for pursuing and accelerating the growth of the only French manufacturer graduate of the Polytechnic University of the Marches in Ancona in Italy, Daniele DEGLI EMILI began his career in 2000 as Marketing Manager at Mol Holdings in Milan. He joined the INDESIT group in 2002, where he successively held several Marketing positions, including the position of Western Europe Marketing Director until 2014. The same year he became Italy Managing Director of the VESTEL Group. Two years later, he joined the CANDY HOOVER Group as Washing Marketing Director before joining the BRANDT Group in 2019.
A specialist in the household appliance sector, Daniele DEGLI EMILI has held the position of Strategic Marketing and International Trade Director of the BRANDT Group since 2019. The roadmap of the new Chief Executive Officer notably plans to strengthen the promotion of Made in France, French know-how and to ensure the development of activities in France and internationally.
Important news at Miele Italia : starting from January 2023 Alessandro Covi will leave the leadership of the company after 22 years to devote himself to new professional challenges, remaining on the Board until the end of the 2022 financial statements. Zofia Korecka will be appointed as new General Manager . Rejczak, former Commercial Director of Miele Poland .
Alessandro Covi led the Italian branch of the German brand for 22 years, contributing significantly to the development and positioning of Miele in the Italian market: in recent years, Miele Italia has recorded an increase in turnover from 50 to 150 million euros , doubling its market share over the past 10 years. Covi has focused heavily on innovation , opening the world’s first Miele Experience Center in Milan , and has developed a commercial approach based on a true partnership with the trade. He also took care of the digital transformationof the company, opening the first online shop which today represents an important part of the turnover. To cope with market changes, it has finally invested in training and team building courses for its resources.
Fisher & Paykel has announced that David Woollcott, managing director for UK, Ireland & Europe, will depart at the end of October 2022. Laurence Mawhinney, executive vice president business development, will lead the UK, Ireland and European business, whilst the company is in the process of appointing a new managing director
Volker Klodwig (Executive Vice President) leaves BSH and becomes the new CEO of MHK.
Volker Klodwig, Executive Vice President and Head of Sales for Eastern and Central Europe at BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, is resigning from his position at the end of the year in order to take on a new professional challenge. According to BSH, the separation took place on the best of mutual terms. His successor will be the managing director of Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH, Harald Friedrich. BSH intends to announce Friedrich’s successor shortly.
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.
Ex-Pets at Home chief executive Peter Pritchard join’s AO board as an independent non-executive director
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