New Management Structure for LIXIL EMENA and GROHE: Consolidating Focus on Commercial and Technical Operations
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Stefan Gesing, CFO to leave Grohe AG
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Thomas Fuhr and Jonas Brennwald to lead GROHE brand
and focus also on international LIXIL role
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New executive teams for Commercial and Technical
operations established to accelerate progress
GROHE, a
leading global brand for full bathroom solutions and kitchen fittings, today
announced a new organization structure to accelerate progress and drive a
deeper focus around commercial and technical operations.
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Jonas Brennwald |
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Thomas Fuhr |
“LIXIL is made up of many individual brands, each in a different way, but all with the same purpose to make a better home a reality for everyone, everywhere. Our global GROHE brand is a key driver for outstanding growth. I am pleased to have Thomas Fuhr and Jonas Brennwald help to further drive the integration of the GROHE manufacturing, technology and commercial assets into LIXIL to ensure a continuous growth in the EMENA region.” says Bijoy Mohan, CEO LIXIL International.
The Executive Team “Technology” supporting Thomas Fuhr will be focusing on the international technology organization within LIXIL International and consist of
· Christian Götter, Finance
· Torsten Meier, Research and Development
· Jens Harder, Operations
· Jens Hildebrand, Human Resources
Jonas Brennwald Executive Team “Commercial” will be responsible on all customer and consumer facing activities across the EMENA region for LIXIL consisting of:
· Karsten Nieters, Finance
· Gerhard Sturm, Marketing
· Olivier Steenaert, Human Resources
Jonas Brennwald and Thomas Fuhr add: “We are pleased to have such a fantastic team of experts supporting out technology and commercial strategy to further develop synergies globally bringing together all of our strengths and enhance our business’ competitiveness.”
In the context of said changes, Stefan Gesing, Chief Financial Officer has decided to leave GROHE and will pursue new opportunities outside. “A big thank you to Stefan Gesing. Under his Leadership he set new examples in finance management and controlling within GROHE. We wish him all the best for the future.” says Thomas Fuhr, COO Fittings LIXIL International and Management Board Member of Grohe AG.
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