Gaggenau, the BSH-owned luxury home appliances brand, has announced that Simon Plumbridge has started in his new role as director of Gaggenau UK & Ireland.
Simon succeeds Simon Richmond in the role, who retired last month, and brings with him over 2 decades of industry experience.
Simon Plumbridge has been with Gaggenau for 25 years, working across a number of different areas. Simon initially joined in sales support functions, before becoming an area business manager. He was most recently category manager – a role he held for 14 years prior to becoming Gaggenau director.
Commenting on his new position, Simon said: “I’m extremely proud to have been appointed director of Gaggenau UK and Ireland. It is a brand I’m incredibly passionate about and have extensive knowledge. I’m looking forward to taking the brand forward with our ambitious growth plans.”
Gunjan Srivastava, CEO, BSH UK & Ireland, said: “I would like to congratulate and welcome Simon to the role. Simon’s knowledge of the Gaggenau brand portfolio and customers, places him in a very strong position to build on the successes we have had in recent years.”
