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John Kellett appointed as new UK and Ireland country manager for Panasonic
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anasonic has announced the appointment of John Kellett as the UK and Ireland’s new country manager for the heating and cooling division. Taking up the post from 26 September 2024, Kellett brings a wealth of industry and technical knowledge to the role, having worked in the industry since 1998. Kellett started out as an
apprentice engineer and worked his way up in the cooling sector, playing a key role in setting up the heating division for Mitsubishi Electric BV and progressing to being their general manager most recently. This appointment comes at
combined with the innovative renewable technologies being launched by Panasonic, positions the company well for growth.’ Jose Alves, the current regional
a pivotal time for the heating and cooling sector, as the UK government outlines its commitment and unveils support for a low-carbon future. John Kellett commented: ‘I am pleased to be joining the Panasonic UK and Ireland teams. The strength of the Panasonic distributor network,
Conex Bänninger strengthens sales team
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onex Bänninger has appointed Kyle McArthur as regional technical sales manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland.
McArthur joins from Emtec Group, where he was the contracts supervisor responsible for project execution and delivery. A qualifi ed HVAC engineer, his wide-ranging experience within the sector has helped develop his commercial awareness, technical knowledge and problem- solving abilities.
Commenting on his new role, McArthur said: “I am looking forward to meeting existing customers and reaching out to many new ones. Over the coming months, I will be introducing myself to installers, contractors, specifi ers and merchants, as I widen my network of contacts. It is great to have joined a global brand with a track record of innovation, and an impressive range of high-quality products, backed-up by a fi rst-class technical support team.”
director for the UK, Ireland and Netherlands, is moving to a new European role within Panasonic in Germany and commented, “I have enjoyed my time working with the UK and Irish teams over the past four years and helping to develop the team and business with the UK and Ireland. I wish John and the team well for what is looking like a positive future for Panasonic in the UK and Ireland.”
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hief operating offi cer of Ziehl-Abegg, Joachim Ley, who has been with the company since 2021, has been
appointed as the new CEO.
“Ziehl-Abegg is a family business and will continue to be so in the future,’ said Dennis Ziehl, chairman of the Supervisory Board. ‘This DNA has been moulded by my family over more than 100 years and will continue in the face of global change.” Ley, who holds a degree in industrial engineering, has been active as the company’s COO since 2021. The experienced manager was also responsible for production, purchasing, central logistics, and processes. After completing his studies, he took on various management positions in the operational area.
Cool Designs makes key appointments
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ool Designs (CDL) is expanding its technical and customer support
team in response to continuing growth across the UK. Clive Dearlove joins as
contracts manager, with a particular focus on applied projects involving chillers and air source heat pumps. He will manage contracts from the point of order through to delivery and provide after-sales technical support. With 30 years of experience in the trade, including service with global brands, Dearlove has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of chiller and HVAC plant installation, servicing, application and troubleshooting. Nathan Ormson is appointed technical support engineer and will act as a central hub for CDL’s technical team. In the offi ce- based role, Ormson draws on his considerable experience across DX air conditioning technologies and heads up CDL’s technical support line, freeing up and supporting the company’s three-strong technical team for customer site visits. Colin Reeves joins as technical
pre-sales engineer, to assist customers and CDL colleagues in the selection and application of Toshiba and Fujitsu VRF systems and applied equipment.
Carel appoints Paolo Faraldi as group chief technology offi cer
aolo Faraldi has joined Carel as the new group chief technology offi cer. This strategic appointment refl ects the group’s commitment to strengthening the scope and development of its technical areas, with the aim of increasing the
integration and coordination of its technological processes. Paolo Faraldi brings to the group more than 20 years of experience acquired at leading international companies, such as Fiat, Indesit, Philips and Electrolux, both in Italy and abroad. In this new role, he will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating Carel’s technical and digital projects, with the aim of fostering synergy and product development across all areas.
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