Electrolux Unveils Global Restructure

Electrolux CEO Yannick Fierling has announced a sweeping global reorganisation aimed at sharpening the company’s customer focus—particularly in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The restructure, effective 1 January 2026, marks Fierling’s one-year anniversary at the helm.

Under the new framework, Electrolux will replace its existing ‘Business Areas’ with newly defined ‘Regions.’ The former Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa (BA EA) division will be split into two distinct entities:

  • Region Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)
  • Region Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Fierling explained that APAC will concentrate on commercial functions such as marketing, sales, and product lines, while other regions will also oversee operations like manufacturing. “These changes are designed to enhance customer responsiveness in APAC,” he said, noting that the new regional head will be announced soon.

Electrolux ANZ Managing Director Kurt Hegvold welcomed the restructure, calling it a win for the local market. “It brings our voice closer to senior leadership and strengthens ties with key partners and consumers. A flatter, leaner structure will help us move faster and serve customers more effectively,” he told Appliance Retailer.

Alongside the geographic overhaul, Electrolux has confirmed several leadership appointments:

  • Eduardo Mello becomes Head of Region Latin America, succeeding Leandro Jasiocha. Mello previously led Global Food Preservation and served as Commercial VP for Latin America for a decade.
  • Leandro Jasiocha steps into the role of Head of Region EMEA, replacing Anna Ohlsson-Leijon, who is departing to pursue external opportunities. Fierling praised Ohlsson-Leijon’s strategic leadership and lasting impact on the Group.
  • Patrick Minogue has been named Head of Region North America, following the retirement of Ricardo Cons.

Electrolux CEO Outlook

Yannick Fierling, Electrolux’s newly installed president and CEO, offered a mixed outlook for the industry but expressed confidence in his company’s execution, brand recognition and product line following a return to U.S. profitability last quarter. Here are excerpts from his commentary.

First Impressions
“After having spent three months getting to know Electrolux Group and its stakeholders, I assumed the position as CEO on Jan. 1, 2025.

“Key takeaways from my initial time with Electrolux Group are the strength of our product offering and the clear identity of our Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire brands. We really know our consumer, evidenced by the high online consumer star ratings for our products. It is essential to truly nurture the local strengths and what differentiates us in the market, while further leveraging our global scale to drive innovation and mix — all in a cost-efficient manner.

“In addition to offering great products that help consumers make more sustainable choices at home, we need to move even further to experiences by expanding our customized solutions throughout the consumer journey.”

Yannick Fierling appointed as new President and CEO of Electrolux Group

Electrolux has appointed Yannick Fierling as new President and CEO of Electrolux Group effective January 1, 2025. Yannick Fierling succeeds Jonas Samuelson, who earlier this year informed the Board that he will leave his position by the end of the year.

Yannick Fierling has more than 20 years’ experience from the household appliances industry, most recently as CEO Europe for Haier Corporation during the years 2015 to 2024. Between 2000 and 2015, he held several senior positions within Whirlpool Corporation in Europe and globally.

Yannick Fierling starts at Electrolux Group on October 1 and will take on the formal role as President and CEO on January 1, 2025 after a three-month handover period.Yannick Fierling is 53 years old and a French citizen. He will be based in Stockholm. He holds two Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from France and the United States.

Yannick Fierling leaving Haier

Changes at the top of Haier Europe Yannick Fierling,is leaving ,He joined the Chinese multinational as CEO Europe: it was 2015 and he came from another top position, that of CEO of Whirlpool Europe

he helped build Haier from practically from zero one of the leading home appliance companies in Europe, growing faster than all their competitors for eight consecutive years and multiplying by 10 the turnover. There is more. They out the first Chinese company entering the Frankfurt Stock Market, made a successful acquisition and brought the group to the 3rd position today in Europe. And have built five factories, and  doubled the number of employees

IFA 2023: Haier Europe

Haier Europe will be showcasing its latest innovations and technologies at IFA 2023, the consumer electronics and household appliances exhibition in Berlin. The company will present a unique event called “Connect to Extraordinary,” which will highlight the connectivity and interconnection of its products and services. The event will feature the solutions and services of Candy, Hoover, and Haier, the three most strategic brands in Europe. These brands will showcase how innovative technologies, connectivity, and artificial intelligence can improve daily life and benefit society and the environment. The event will also focus on Haier’s efforts in the field of Smart Energy Management.Already a pioneer in the IoT world, Haier Europe brings to IFA 2023 the new projects dedicated to the creation of domestic environments in which connected ecosystems develop an integrated and all-encompassing service platform , becoming the main tool for maximizing energy efficiency in the home . At IFA, the links between the smart functions of the solutions proposed by Haier Europe, energy suppliers and connected systems that include photovoltaic, solar, air conditioning and household appliances are concretely revealed ; a complete system for the integral management of the connected home , all orchestrated by the hOn app. The service platform is in fact continuously updated and allows you to manage the connected appliances of the three brands. The latest release offers an app open to everyone , even to those who don’t have a smart product at home , and constitutes a great evolution both in terms of flexibility and in terms of design and ease of use. The renewed interface of the app offers a customizable home page where you can add your favorite smart widgets: thematic digital directories that are easy to consult. Connect an appliance to the hOn appit means ensuring an extremely versatile tool which, in the hands of each user, offers infinite customization possibilities combined with a multitude of additional functions to simplify every daily routine.center stage, the Haier Europe Immersive Dome , an immersive area where storytelling comes to life through visual, sound and light interactions . The visitor thus experiences an experiential journey where, totally immersing himself in the corporate vision, he can explore the entire Haier Europe ecosystem, built on the concepts of interconnectivity, efficiency, personalization and smart services. The solutions, products and novelties of Candy, Hoover and Haier are then revealed in three distinct macro-areas that host different connected scenarios capable of putting the consumer at the centre. An exciting journey that starts from technology to get to energy efficiency, passing through the optimization of resources and time.Haier unveils itself at IFA 2023 with new connected ecosystems that have always been characterized by advanced technologies, premium design, customization options and a new vision of versatility. The space dedicated to the brand includes four areas that allow you to get in touch with the Haier world and the infinite potential deriving from the connection with the hOn app . Within the first area , dedicated to washing , the visitor will see the boundaries of sustainability shiftedand professional results, thanks to the new X SERIES 11 range with solutions that also reach class A-40%. The washing machines and dryers of this series offer an innovative Air Treatment which allows you to keep the garments as new after each wash. Maximum energy efficiency also for I-PRO SERIES 7 PLUS which also comes in class A-30%. In the second area the keyword is versatility, the brand in fact presents new proposals that can satisfy any request, need and desire of the consumer. It is the CUBE 90 SERIES 9 multi-door refrigeratorthe real control tower of the connected home dominates the scene: in collaboration with the hOn app, it can in fact interact with all the connected appliances. The unique design of the brand is shown in two distinct areas . In an exclusive area dedicated to cooking, the new ID SERIES is unveiled , connected ovens and hobs characterized by a unique style and the exclusive Bionicook technology at the service of the tastes and habits of every consumer, always at the center of new connected functions. The HAIER CASARTE SERIES capsule collection is the star of the set-up that combines art, technology and artificial intelligence. A series of solutions for the home that set the standards of tomorrow’s luxury today.IFA 2023 Candy arrives with a declaration of intent: to surprise. And she does so with a layout that heralds new accessible efficiency, new design lines and a renewed style that represent the prelude to major innovations that will be unveiled in the coming months. The Smart & Efficient Home displays the brand’s best-in-class proposals which, thanks to connectivity and the hOn app , achieve maximum levels of energy efficiency which translates into real savings and waste reduction . The class A smart refrigerator is fresh, the Rapidò dishwasher – the fastest and most spacious on the market in class A – and theRapidò Pro washing machine in class A-20% are just a few examples of the brand’s products that will also come alive with engaging activations to reveal all their characteristics. Also debuting at IFA is the brand new range of Candy connected ovens , designed for a creative and truly smart cooking experience, protagonists of the cooking shows that will enliven the Candy space. Also on display are the solutions which, in perfect Candy style, simplify life with brilliant ideas for every size. Slim and smart proposals such as the Rapidò dishwashers – which expand the range with a solution just 45 centimeters wide and a countertop solution for 8 place settings – and the new mini washing machine, space-saving and with front loading.Welcome to Hoover ‘s Revolutionary Home which offers a new style and shapes the characteristics that make this brand unique: performance, reliability, efficiency, style and attention to the consumer. 2023 is truly the year of the revolution for Hoover, which presents the new HFX cordless electric broom with the exclusive CORNERGENIETM technology . It transforms in just one step, allowing you to reach new levels of cleaning in every corner of the house . The Hoover exhibition area also hosts an exciting installation of the H-WASH 700 washing machine drum – in class A-30%: the widest on the market in standard dimensions. The results on the laundry are tangible and speak of excellence: 20% improved cleaning and 17% less creases found at the end of the laundry, even at full load, thanks to the extra large basket. Always attentive to the sphere of well-being and with the aim of achieving maximum hygiene, at IFA Hoover is showcasing dishwashers with features that ensure the largest internal space treated with antibacterial agents . Thanks to the exclusive Dry Boost Fan , the top model of the H-DISH 700 PRO range guarantees impeccable drying , even for plastic containers and smooth surfaces such as, for example, those of some pans. In the area dedicated to the brand, also thePremium Collection 5, the new range of ovens and induction hobs with a renewed design and style, and advanced connected functions that can be activated with the hOn app, to be discovered live thanks to a dedicated QR code.