Moda
Cucina Strengthens Team with new Appointment
Freestanding
kitchen designer Moda Cucina has announced
the appointment of April Maxwell as National Sales Manager.
Commenting on the appointment, Brand Manager John Rothwell said ‘April
has joined us at a really exciting time in our development, and we dropped
her right in at the deep end, getting involved with shooting the new product
line. We have always been a really dynamic team and April has fitted in
perfectly, bringing a real sparkle along with her’.
Following the success of the Corrello chefs’ trolley, Moda Cucina
is about to launch a complete range of freestanding kitchen furniture.
With its trademark steel and wood combination, they are already creating
a great deal of interest. April commented, ‘The new range is just
what you would expect from Moda Cucina, and it feels really good to be
involved. We were unloading the new range outside our photographers’
studio, and someone tried to buy it there and then, just standing in the
car park. It was really funny, but when you start a new sales position
nothing could give you more confidence than that’.
For more information on Moda-Cucina call April Maxwell on 01452 725145
American
Standard Names James Dwyer President - Global Bath And Kitchen - and Elects
Paul J Curlander to Board
American
Standard Companies, Inc.
on August 17th named James E. Dwyer as president of its global Bath and
Kitchen business, reporting to Chairman and CEO Fred Poses as of September
1st.
Dwyer joins American Standard after spending a decade in senior executive
roles with major consumer enterprises, including PepsiCo, Inc. and Kraft
General Foods. Since June 2002, he served as president of Tropicana Products,
North America, where he successfully grew revenues and improved profitability.
Previously, he was PepsiCo's senior vice president of merger integration,
where he oversaw the global integration of PepsiCo and the Quaker Oats
Company.
After joining Tropicana in 1995, Dwyer, 45, served as a senior vice president,
marketing North America and subsequently held increasingly responsible
positions within PepsiCo's Tropicana division including senior vice president
and general manager for North America's non-grocery business and Latin
America, and senior vice president, North American Commercial Operations.
His prior experiences also include leadership positions with G. Heileman
Brewing Company, Kraft General Foods and Proctor & Gamble Company.
'Jim Dwyer is a talented, well-rounded business leader with a proven track
record in marketing, operations and sales,' said Fred Poses, American
Standard chairman and chief executive officer. 'He has demonstrated success
in delivering profitable growth, enhancing major consumer brands and strengthening
distribution systems. With this background, he's the right person to lead
our Bath and Kitchen business and continue the progress that's been made
in improving our operations, as well as in developing successful new designs
and products and building more powerful marketing programmes. We're delighted
to have him on our team.'
Dwyer holds an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia Darden Graduate
School of Business and a B.A. in Political and Social Thought and German
Language and Literature from the University of Virginia.
American Standard has also announced that Paul J. Curlander, 51, chairman
and CEO of Lexmark International, Inc., has been elected to the company's
board of directors.
Curlander has been with Lexmark since its formation in 1991. He was appointed
chairman in 1999 after being named CEO in 1998. Under his leadership,
the company has reported compounded annual revenue growth of 10 percent
over the past five years. Before Lexmark, Curlander spent 17 years with
IBM in various product development and management positions.
'Paul's broad business experience, engineering background and technical
expertise are valuable to our business, and will further enhance the diverse
experiences and perspective of our board,' said Fred Poses, chairman and
CEO of American Standard Companies.
Curlander received a master's degree and a doctorate in electrical engineering
from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He holds a bachelor's
degree in electrical engineering from the University of Colorado.
Charlie
Jones Appointed Managing Director - Commercial for Merloni Elettrodomestici
UK
Charlie
Jones has been appointed Managing Director - Commercial at Merloni
UK. He will be responsible for all sales activities for both
freestanding and built in-appliances for the white goods manufacturer.
Charlie, 41, will continue to be based in Peterborough where he was most
recently Commercial Director in the freestanding appliance division at
Merloni UK. Charlie joined the business from Sony in 1999 and worked in
marketing for Merloni Domestic Appliances for three years before moving
into the commercial area in February 2002.
Charlie Jones, Managing Director - Commercial, Merloni UK, said:
‘This is a great opportunity for Merloni to consolidate its commercial
expertise across the UK to ensure that we provide the best possible service
to the sales outlets.’
Marco Marini, Managing Director, Merloni UK, said:
‘Charlie will lead a great team of people who will drive forward
our commercial activities and develop our relationships with sales outlets.
Merloni is the white goods market leader in the UK and under Charlie's
guidance we will continue to extend our lead in the market.’
Charlie is married with one child and lives in Oxfordshire. In his spare
time he enjoys skiing and travelling.
Merloni is the biggest white goods manufacturer in the UK with 6,000 employees
in four factories in Yate (Bristol), Peterborough, Blythe Bridge (Staffordshire)
and Kinmel Park (North Wales). Merloni produces fridge freezers, cookers,
washing machines and dryers in the UK under the brand names Hotpoint,
Indesit and Cannon and it operates a 1,600 strong customer services team.
Lofra
Appoints A New National Sales Manager
Lofra,
the Italian range cooker manufacturer has strengthened its sales arm with
the appointment of Mark Tozer as national sales manager for its retail
division.
Mark has more than 14 years experience within the white goods sector,
previously working for Hoover, The Electrolux Group and most recently,
Whirlpool (UK) Ltd.
Mark commented: ‘It’s an exciting time to join Lofra. The profile
of the company is growing rapidly and Lofra is committed to building the
brand through the roll out of a comprehensive marketing campaign in the
UK.’
He continued: ‘Lofra boasts an exciting line up of cooking appliances
as well as a new sales & distribution facility and I am very much
looking forward to developing new business relationships and continuing
the sales growth.’
Mark Tozer can be contacted on 01675 477 655 or 07974 208 313.
Showerlux
Strengthens Technical Services Team with New Appointment
Bathroom
specialist Showerlux has strengthened
its technical services and support operation with the appointment of Lyn
Jones as Service Manager.
Lyn joins the company with more than 20 years experience of customer services
and technical support management, including positions with Courtaulds,
3i, N&P Building Society and most recently Jaguar, where she was responsible
for technical administration and product integrity.
As Service Manager, Lyn will be responsible for Showerlux’s nine
strong team of service engineers operating across the UK as well as co-ordinating
the company’s team of technical helpdesk advisors, providing support
and advice to plumbers and installers ordering spares or experiencing
installation difficulties.
Showerlux Managing Director Bob Bowler comments: ‘Improving the quality
and levels of support that we offer to our customers is one of our key
priorities. We are delighted to be welcoming Lyn to our technical services
department and have high hopes that her extensive experience across a
wide range of industry sectors will have a real and positive impact on
the technical service and support we offer to our customers.’
Tel: 02476 88 25 15
Web: http://www.showerlux.com
Showerlux
Sales Team Strengthened with Return of key Sales Manager
Bathroom
specialist Showerlux has announced
the return of one of its most successful, well-respected and longest-serving
sales managers, Jorian
Bryant.
After a brief period away from the company, Jorian Bryant has returned
to Showerlux as Business Development Manager for the South East. Jorian’s
career with Showerlux already spans more than 18 years, during which time
he has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience, and developed strong
customer relationships in what is a key sales territory for the company.
‘I am delighted to be returning to Showerlux and am looking forward
to re-acquainting myself with existing customers as well as further developing
our customer base in the South East,’ comments Jorian. ‘2004
is shaping up to be an exciting year for Showerlux, thanks to the launch
of the stunning new Eden enclosure collection. During my previous 18 years
with Showerlux, I have been involved with numerous new product launches
and have seen Showerlux introduce a number of exciting new industry firsts
onto the UK bathroom market. Eden is no exception to this and I am looking
forward to playing a part in Eden’s success and hope to be catching
up with many familiar friends and faces in the coming months.’
Tel: 02476 88 25 15
Web: http://www.showerlux.com
New
Training Manager for Instarmac
Tamworth
based highway maintenance, concrete repair, flooring, adhesives and grouting
products manufacturer, Instarmac Group plc,
has appointed Karl Brannigan as its new Training Manager.
Karl moves to training from his previous role as Area Sales Manager for
the South West of England; a position that has provided him with considerable
technical knowledge and practical experience of the company's specialised
products, as well as the market sectors in which it operates. During the
past few years he has also worked closely with local authorities, consulting
and civil engineers, contracting teams, utilities and other specifiers.
Karl will be responsible for the implementation of all training requirements,
both on and off site, relating to the company's Ultracrete, Cemtec and
Ultra brands. He will also manage Instarmac staff training to ensure employees
are fully conversant with current technical and product developments.
Instarmac has originated and currently runs three independently certified
CPD presentations, as well as a special training programme at its custom-built
training school. Each of the presentations qualify for one hour's worth
of CPD, but the more extensive training school programme qualifies for
six hours worth.
Karl commented, ‘This is a wonderful and exciting opportunity for
me to further advance the company's already existing high standards of
training, as well as providing support to both our own staff and customers.
I also expect to broaden my own knowledge, since we are always learning.’
Tel: 01827 872244
Email: mailto:email@instarmac.co.uk
Web: http://www.instarmac.co.u
New
Area Sales Manager for Barwick
Bathroom
distributor, Barwick has appointed
Sarah Bibby to the role of Area Sales Manager for the Yorkshire area.
Sarah brings with her a variety of experience, through positions in Internal
Sales with a bathroom manufacturer, Showroom Sales covering an extensive
period with an independent bathroom specialist plus most recently Field
Sales with a leading bathroom brand. Her practical knowledge and familiarity
with all aspects of the industry should prove invaluable in continuing
and developing Barwick’s service.
Sarah will take over from Chris Stiff who has been an Area Sales Manager
with Barwick for six years. He will take on a new role within the company,
pioneering a new strategic focus on Mid-market, volume oriented brands.
This vibrant sector is gaining increasing market share and the new role
represents a significant investment in resource to optimise this growing
potential for all concerned. Chris will cover most of Barwick’s delivery
network throughout the North of England and North Wales. In making these
two appointments, Barwick aims to develop and broaden its service by this
further commitment to meeting the needs of retailers selling Mid-market
products whilst strengthening support for the company’s existing
portfolio.
Tel: 01274 687555
Email: mailto:info@barwick-bradford.co.uk
Web: http://www.barwick-bradford.co.uk
Alno has made two senior appointments specifically to increase retailer support while boosting its‚ brand. Anne-Marie Reed is promoted from area sales manager to marketing manager and Alan Stanford joins the company as group product and training manager.
Anne-Marie
has been in the kitchen industry for fourteen years, initially taking
sales positions with two British kitchen makers. Four years ago she joined
Alno, at first being responsible for the John Lewis account but soon appointed
south eastern area sales manager. Anne-Marie now looks after the UK head
office showroom, advertising, PR and ancillary marketing, all aimed at
developing business through retailers and builders. Anne-Marie lives in
Worthing and is a keen horse rider.
Alan Stanford began his working life in the building industry in 1962,
moving on to kitchens eleven years later. He ran his own kitchen studio
between 1976 and 1983, co-incidentally selling Alno kitchens. He moved
to Hatt, then Paula Rosa before accepting his position with Alno. Alan
will organise individual and group training, co-ordinate product information
from the German parent company and liaise with Planit. Alan lives in Redditch,
is married and enjoys computers, literature and music.
Tel: 0208 898 4781
Web: http://www.alno.co.uk
Whirlpool
Names Jack Simmons Vice President - Tax
Whirlpool
Corporation
announced the appointment of Jack Simmons as vice president in charge
of corporate tax, effective June 28th.
Simmons comes to Whirlpool from R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company in Chicago,
where he also was vice president for tax.
Before joining R.R. Donnelley, North America’s leading printing company,
Simmons worked for Monsanto, Fisher Controls International, Inc., and
General Dynamics.
'It is my pleasure to welcome Jack Simmons to Whirlpool,' said Steve Barrett,
Whirlpool’s executive vice president and chief financial officer. 'Jack
brings more than 30 years of experience in the tax arena with top companies,
and we look forward to the immediate impact of his leadership and knowledge.'
Whirlpool Corporation is a manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances,
with annual sales of more than $12 billion, 68,000 employees, and nearly
50 manufacturing and technology research centres around the globe. The
company markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and
other major brand names to consumers in more than 170 countries.
Wolseley
plc
announced that, with effect from 1st July 2004, Andrew Duff will be joining
the Board as a non-executive director. Mr Duff, aged 45, is RWE Innogy
plc and npower's Chief Executive, which together comprise the UK division
of RWE AG, the global gas, electricity, water and environmental services
provider, having spent the previous 14 years at BP plc where he was latterly
the Director of Strategic Planning for BP Oil, USA. Mr Duff will join
both the Remuneration and Nominations Committees.
John Whybrow, Chairman of Wolseley plc, commented: 'We are delighted to
welcome Andrew to the Board as a non-executive director. Andrew's background
brings us a unique balance of strategic experience together with a good
understanding of a business which has a strong customer service dimension.
We look forward to benefiting from this, together with his broad knowledge
of international business'.
There are no matters relating to Mr Duff which would require disclosure
under paragraph 6.F.2(b) to (g) of the Listing Rules.
Board Committees' composition
With effect from 1st July 2004 John Whybrow will step down from both the
Audit and Remuneration Committees and Gareth Davis will join the Nominations
Committee. The Audit and Remuneration Committees will then be comprised
solely of independent non-executive directors and a majority of the Nominations
Committee will be comprised of such independent directors.
Senior Independent non-Executive Director
With effect from 1st July 2004 Gareth Davis will become the Company's
senior independent non-executive director.
H&R
Johnson Sales Appointment to Support London's Architectural Practices
Tile
manufacturer H & R Johnson has
appointed Paul Jessop as Contract Sales Manager for its London Architectural
area, to strengthen its high profile specification sales team in London.
Paul will provide a dedicated support service to the capital’s architectural
practices ensuring that H & R Johnson’s ceramic wall and floor
tile product range continues to be specified for a wide range of new build
and refurbishment projects across the capital and UK-wide.
Paul has a long and successful track record within the ceramic industry
and has been a member of H & R Johnson’s sales team for over
three years. Initially as Area Contracts Manager responsible for the South
East and Anglia area, Paul’s extensive knowledge and skills will
prove to be invaluable in his new London focussed role.
Tel: 01782 575575
Whirlpool
Appoints Michael D. White to Board
The
board of directors of Whirlpool Corporation
announced on June 15th the appointment of Michael D. White, chairman and
chief executive officer of PepsiCo International, to the board. White’s
appointment increases the size of Whirlpool’s board to 12 members.
As
head of PepsiCo International, White, 52 years old, oversees all of PepsiCo’s
beverage, snack and food operations outside the U.S. and Canada.
Prior to taking charge of PepsiCo International in February 2003, White
had been president and CEO of PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division in Europe,
Africa and the Middle East. Among his other earlier positions with PepsiCo,
which he joined in 1990 as vice president of planning, were senior vice
president and chief financial officer for PepsiCo., Inc.; executive vice
president and chief financial officer for Pepsi-Cola Company worldwide;
and executive vice president and chief financial officer of Frito-Lay
International.
'Mike has a proven track record in establishing and building a global
consumer brand, which is at the heart of Whirlpool’s brand value
creation strategy,' said David R. Whitwam, Whirlpool’s chairman and
chief executive officer. 'He will be a valued addition to our board, assisting
us in our continued success in establishing Whirlpool’s brands around
the world as the most trusted and dependable home appliances in the industry.'
Before joining PepsiCo, White was a senior vice president at Avon Products,
Inc., and a management consultant at Bain & Company and Arthur Andersen
& Co. He holds a master’s degree in international relations from
Johns Hopkins University and a bachelor’s degree from Boston College.
Whirlpool Corporation is a manufacturer and marketer of major home appliances,
with annual sales of over $12 billion, 68,000 employees, and nearly 50
manufacturing and technology research centers around the globe. The company
markets Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and other major
brand names to consumers in more than 170 countries.
Web: http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com
Yvonne
Orgill is the First Female 2nd chair for the NHIC
Yvonne
Orgill has been elected as the first female vice chairman to the National
Home Improvement Council (NHIC) board of members, it was announced
recently.
As the Commercial Director and principle activist for the BMA, Mrs Orgill
has progressively driven the association to represent at industry and
government level 37 manufacturers, which confirm a lions’ share of
the bathroom market estimated to be at around 80%.
Graham Ponting Executive Director for the NHIC commented, 'We’re
extremely fortunate to have Yvonne as vice-chair of the board. Her tireless
dedication to member organisations and effective leadership on so many
fronts has made a lasting impact on the bathroom industry. The NHIC and
its audiences will benefit tremendously from her passion, personal intent
and wide-ranging expertise.'
Graham went on to say, 'Yvonne joins a strong board committed to advancing
the NHIC’s educational and political mission using innovative and
provoking methods. Personally I value Yvonne’s sincerity and bold
vision in both the business and non-profit worlds, and I have every belief
she can mimic her past successes for the NHIC.'
Web: http://www.bathroom-association.org
New
Business Unit Manager for Norema
Kai
Sjövold (45) has been appointed as the new Business Unit Manager
for Nobia's Norwegian business unit
Norema.
Kai has extensive experience of working in the fields of marketing and
sales. He joins the company from furniture company Kinnarps where he was
President of the Norwegian business. He previously held the same position
at office furniture company Hov+Dokka and Ifö Sanitär.
Kai Sjövold has an MBA from the Oslo Business School, and he will
take up his position on 9th August.
Peter Petersson, who alongside his ordinary duties is currently the acting
Business Unit Manager at Norema, will return to his duties as Vice President
Operations, Business Development at Nobia on 9th August.
Web: http://www.nobia.se
Board
Re-elections at Electrolux AGM
At
the Electrolux AGM Peggy Bruzelius,
Thomas Halvorsen, Louis R. Hughes, Hans Stråberg, Barbara Thoralfsson,
Michael Treschow and Karel Vuursteen where re-elected to the board. Aina
Nilsson was new-elected to the board.
The proposed dividend of SEK 6.50 per share was adopted. The record date
was set for April 26th, 2004, and dividends are estimated to be paid by
VPC (Securities Register Center) on April 29th, 2004.
The parent company's and Group's Income Statements and Balance Sheets
were adopted. The Board of Directors and President were discharged from
liability for the fiscal year 2003.
At the statutory board meeting, Michael Treschow was new-elected chairman.
Peggy Bruzelius was new-elected deputy chairman.