Luc Volatier joins as Chief Operations Officer Nathalie Slechte appointed Chief Human Resources Officer
Versuni, Amsterdam, September 2, 2024 – Versuni, a leading home appliance company, announces that Luc Volatier has been appointed Chief Operations Officer, reporting to Véronique Pauwels, President & CEO, Versuni, effective September 1, 2024.
Mr Volatier began his professional career at Danone, where he held multiple R&D, Procurement, and Supply Chain positions across Europe and Asia. He then advanced his career at Numico and GrandVision before serving as EVP Operations and R&D at Jacobs Douwe Egberts as a member of the Executive Committee. He joins Versuni from Coty, where he served as Chief Supply Officer, and from Accell Group (a KKR portfolio company) where he held a role as independent Board Member.
Mr Volatier brings a wealth of experience in turnaround and transformation within global operations, which will be invaluable in driving operational excellence.
“We are excited to welcome Luc to the team, and I am confident that he will be a valuable member of the Versuni team, with his expertise and drive contributing significantly to our continued success .” said Véronique Pauwels
Additionally, following her recent appointment as interim Chief People Officer, Nathalie Slechte has been appointed to serve as Versuni’s new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
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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