October 16, 2024 | Press information

Versuni appoints regional President of Europe & Americas

Berend van Wel has been appointed Regional President of Europe & Americas, reporting to Véronique Pauwels, President & CEO, Versuni, effective November 1, 2024.

Versuni, Amsterdam, October 16, 2024 – Versuni, a leading home appliance company, announces that Berend van Wel has been appointed Regional President of Europe & Americas, reporting to Véronique Pauwels, President & CEO, Versuni, effective November 1, 2024.

Mr. van Wel started his professional career at McKinsey after which he moved into retail, as Commercial Director at Maxeda. He is joining Versuni from FrieslandCampina, where he was acting President Director for FrieslandCampina in Indonesia, overseeing their Indonesia market and operations. Prior to Indonesia, he held multiple roles in various locations as Managing Director of the Vietnam market, Global Transformation Director and Global Procurement Director.

Mr. van Wel has a strong track record of driving growth and transformation, unlocking new avenues of growth through driving fundamental changes in route-to-market, portfolio and building the necessary capabilities for sustainable success.

“We are delighted to welcome Berend into our Versuni home. I am confident that his knowledge and expertise will drive the continued success of our Europe, North America and LATAM regions,” said Véronique Pauwels.

About Versuni Versuni’s purpose is turning houses into homes. As a house of home appliances brands, Versuni markets: Philips, Philips Baristina, Philips Walita, Preethi, Senseo, L’OR Barista, Saeco and Gaggia. With more than 900 patents to its name, Versuni’s portfolio spans coffee and kitchen appliances, garment care, climate care, floor care, and home safety. Products under the Philips brand include the Airfryer, Espresso Machine with LatteGo, PerfectCare Steam Generator, Air and AquaTrio Cordless Vacuum. Versuni is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and has innovation, manufacturing, and commercial centers across the globe, with a footprint in over 100 countries. Press contact: press@versuni.com

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