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RETAILOBSERVER.COM JANUARY 2024 30 MIKAEL ÅKERBERG | CEO nobilia North America, Miami, FL Åkerberg, who has been CEO of nobilia North America since 2017, has over 20 years of experience as an international executive supplying products and services to the construction and remodeling market. At nobilia, he has focused on building sales and expanding logistics to fulfill the demands of the retail and wholesale markets as well as the construction industry in multiple countries. Prior to joining nobilia, which is Europe's leading Kitchen manufacturer based in Gutersloh, Germany, Åkerberg held executive positions at Saint-Gobain S.A. and Jeld-Wen Inc. Åkerberg earned his MBA at IHM Business School in Sweden. KEN ROBERTS | PRESIDENT Atlas Roofing Corporation, Atlanta, GA Ken Roberts joined Atlas Roofing company as president August of 2023. Prior to that, Roberts was with Delta Faucet Company for 29 years. Known for his ability to build teams and manage complexity, Ken has held a variety of leadership positions over his career in sales, international business development, manufacturing, engineering, forecasting, purchasing and logistics. He also spent three years overseas developing Delta Faucet Company's China operations. Roberts holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology as well as a Master's of Management in Manufacturing degree from Northwestern University. EDUARDO COSENTINO | EVP COSENTINO GROUP & CEO Cosentino Americas, Miami, FL Eduardo Cosentino is the Executive Vice President of Global Corporate Sales and CEO of Cosentino Americas. In the former role, he oversees the Group's sales efforts on a global scale, where he utilizes his multicultural background and sales experience to propel the company's product design and R&D forward. In addition to his global sales role, he became CEO of Cosentino's North America operations in 2010, leading the company's growth in one of largest and most important markets for the organization. Eduardo has developed a substantial career within Cosentino Group, working his way up by serving in multiple roles that give him a profound understanding of the business. Prior to his current roles, he worked in multiple divisions, from workshop and commercial operations, to sales and senior management roles at both the regional and international levels. He is also a member of Cosentino's Steering Committee, Executive Committee, and Company Board. Since 2002 he has been VP of the Andalusian Marble Association, and in 2023 he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, serving as Vice President. Eduardo is motivated to find solutions to complex problems and develop the talents of his team while helping them grow professionally. Guided by his entrepreneurial spirit, intuition, and creative problem-solving, Eduardo is a key piece in Cosentino's continued global growth and success. JOHN BARKHOUSE | CEO Cabinetworks Group, Livonia, MI John Barkhouse is the Chief Executive Officer of Cabinetworks Group, the largest privately held cabinetmaker in the U.S. Under John's leadership, Cabinetworks Group serves an expansive network of major home improvement centers, independent dealers, distributors and multi-family home builders as well as consumers, with the industry's most comprehensive choice of cabinetry – including leading brands such as KraftMaid ® , Medallion ® and Merillat ® cabinetry. John has spent over 25 years leading global mid and large-cap companies in the industrial, energy, and services sectors. Prior to joining Cabinetworks in 2021, John held leadership roles with Caterpillar, Newalta Corporation, Clarios, and Brookfield Asset Management. John has a proven track record of transforming and growing companies through service and manufacturing innovation, operational excellence, and teamwork while keeping customers at the heart of the business. John holds an MBA from Bradley and an engineering degree from Dalhousie University. NICOLA BERTAZZONI | COO BERTAZZONI GROUP ITALY, AND CEO, BERTAZZONI NORTH AMERICA INC. Bertazzoni, Guastalla, Italy Bertazzoni holds a master's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Modena, Italy. Nicola started his professional career in the automotive business, working for the joint venture between General Motors and Fiat, prior to holding management positions at Fiat Group in Italy and Toyota Europe HQ in Belgium. In 2008, he joined the sixth-generation family-owned major appliance business. After serving in multiple roles, he assumed the position of VP Sales in 2012 with a focus on global sales, and set up subsidiaries for the corporation throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas as part of a business development strategy in the key markets. Nicola is President/Director of all subsidiaries, including Bertazzoni North America Inc., the U.S. and Canadian business unit. In 2021 he assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer for the entire Bertazzoni Group, overseeing the company worldwide. RO A S S O C I AT I O N [ N E W S ] (continued)

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