New Zealand luxury appliance brand, Fisher & Paykel, has appointed Stephen Rickersey as its chief operating officer for the UK, Ireland and Europe.
Commenting on his appointment, Rickersey said: “I am joining Fisher & Paykel at a hugely transformative time for the company. The business is on the cusp of many great things in multiple channels, and I am thrilled to be leading a team with values of trust, curiosity, generosity, sustainability and innovation at its core. These values are what drew me to the brand, as well as its rich New Zealand heritage that is synonymous with a deep connection to food and wine care in the appliance design world.”
Rickersey joins the company from Miele, where he held a senior leadership position as sales director. Prior to that, he worked at Whirlpool Corporation as head of sales. With over 17 years of consumer goods experience in customer and category management, the company says that Rickersey will be 'steering Fisher & Paykel’s strategic direction as it continues to further cement its position as the appliance brand of choice for the luxury market'.
