InSinkErator®, the world’s largest manufacturer of food waste disposers and a leading brand of steaming hot water taps, has appointed Ashley Munden to Managing Director, Europe.
Ashley was previously the UK Sales and Marketing Director reporting to Joe Ferrara, who is relocating to the USA to take up the role of Vice President, International for InSinkErator®.
Joe Ferrara comments: “With over 27 years in the industry, Ashley is well qualified for the position with his depth of experience of the market and the business. He will be instrumental in spearheading our continuing aim to be the preferred sink solution appliance brand across the continent. The brief is challenging with the development of the business across Europe but his business experience, enthusiasm and creative initiatives will add excellent value and brand protection.”
Ashley Munden says of his promotion: “This is a significant and very exciting step for me. I am very lucky to be supported by a terrific European team, which will allow me to implement and expand my initiatives across Europe.
“We have had a tremendous few years with the UK business unit driving sales increases of over 50 per cent. The continued investment in marketing support, advertising, PR and recently More4 television has generated and contributed to the great success.
“I believe our sales will continue to grow and go from strength to strength. InSinkErator® is an aspirational and world leading brand, with strong credentials in environmental sustainability; a key criteria driving consumer sales. It is a very exciting time ahead for the company and it is fantastic to play a part in its continued development and future.”
For more information and to talk to our sales team call 01923 297 880 or visit the website at www.insinkerator.co.uk
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Image: Ashley Munden, recently appointed Managing Director, Europe InSinkErator®.
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About InSinkErator®
InSinkErator® UK, a business unit of Emerson, is the UK and world’s largest manufacturer of food waste disposers and the clear global market leader. Food waste disposers divert around 20 per cent of household waste away from landfill and have been shown to have a smaller carbon footprint than kerbside collection. In 2007 InSinkErator® launched a brand new product, the Steaming Hot Water Tap, which delivers 98 degree centigrade, filtered, hot water on demand.
About Emerson
Emerson, based in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and tools and storage businesses. Sales in fiscal 2012 were $24.4 billion. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
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12th February 2013