Gorenje, the Slovenian manufacturer famed for its creative and innovative product design, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neilan Scrooby as the company’s new Regional Sales Manager, South.
After briefly working at Harrods, Neilan settled into a long-term career with Gorenje when he came to the UK, leaving his Export Manager position at BSH Home Appliances in Johannesburg. He has a wide range of experience in the brown and white goods industry, having worked with a variety of well-known brands, namely Sharp, AEG, Electrolux and Philips.
In his new role at Gorenje, Neilan is responsible for all of Gorenje’s retailers in the South-East and South-West. His position will include establishing new retailers for Gorenje products, setting them up with displays, and also working with distributors.
Neilan says: “”I thoroughly enjoy working for Gorenje as they are an exciting, innovative company that doesn’t stand still. The kitchen industry can be challenging and competitive, but the many benefits that Gorenje offers to its customers make my role both refreshing and rewarding. This is a new position at Gorenje so I am looking forward to developing the company’s presence in this area.”
Jernej Hren, Gorenje’s Managing Director, says: “Neilan is a valued team member at Gorenje, so we are pleased to see him developing his career with us and progressing to a new role. His product knowledge is first-class and he is the perfect person to build our reputation in the south of the country.”
For more information about Gorenje contact your Area Sales Manager or call Gorenje on 020 8247 3980, or visit the website at www.gorenje.co.uk for more information.
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Image caption: Neilan Scrooby is the new Regional Sales Manager, South, at Gorenje.
11th August 2010
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About Gorenje
Established 60 years ago, Gorenje is one of Europe’s leading home appliance manufacturers, combining state-of-the-art technology with superior design and great value. 4.5 million Gorenje appliances are sold every year in over 70 countries. Headquartered in Slovenia, the Gorenje Group employs nearly 11,000 people around the world. With its innovative, technologically perfected, environmentally friendly and stylish products, Gorenje is aiming to become the creator of the most innovative design-led home appliances in the world.
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