The following management changes in Electrolux Professional were announced today.
Philippe Zavattiero has been appointed Senior Vice President Beverage and Food Preparation Division which will be a part of the Food & Beverage segment. Paolo Schira, currently Senior Vice President Business Development, will succeed Philippe Zavattiero as Senior Vice President Commercial Organization Europe. They will both continue to report to the CEO and be part of the Executive Management Team.
“I am very happy that Philippe Zavattiero will lead our new Beverage and Food Preparation division. In Philippe Zavattiero we have a very experienced leader who will be able to focus and drive this important part of our business. I am also happy to announce that Paolo Schira, who has had several senior roles and been part of our Executive Management Team since 2016, has been appointed Senior Vice President Commercial Organization Europe, which is our largest market”, says Alberto Zanata, CEO.
Doug Walker, Senior Vice President Commercial Organization APAC & MEA will retire by year end. The process to find his successor has been initiated. Doug Walker will also be acting as SVP Business Development until a successor to Paolo Schira is appointed.
“I would like to thank Doug Walker for his valuable contribution to Electrolux Professional where he has played an instrumental role in the development of the APAC -and MEA-regions. I would like to express our sincere appreciation for his dedication and excellent work”, says Alberto Zanata.
Guilhem Senegas, Chief Information Officer and Head of Digital Transformation, previously part of the Extended Executive Management Team reporting to the CEO, will now be part of the Executive Management Team.
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