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technology that will fortify and complement existing marketing
initiatives that we have in place."
FRANKE KITCHEN SYSTEMS NAMES
GARY LANGBO PRESIDENT OF SALES
AND MARKETING
Franke Kitchen Systems North
America recently named Gary T.
Langbo president of sales &
marketing. Based at Franke Kitchen
Systems headquarters in Smyrna
(Nashville), TN, Langbo will have full
commercial responsibility and
accountability for the Kitchen
Systems business in the United
States and Canada.
Langbo's primary goal will be to
accelerate sales and growth initiatives and position Franke
as a leader in the domestic residential kitchen systems
segment. In this function, Langbo will become a member of
the GLT (Global Leadership Team) and report to Lars
Voelkel, CEO of Franke Kitchen Systems.
Langbo has extensive experience in building multi-brand
strategies across a portfolio of products and channels. Most
recently, he held the role of Vice President, Retail, Global
Commercial, and Consumer Products for Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) in Northbrook (Chicago), IL. There, he
was responsible for global sales across a diverse set of
retailers, brand owners and suppliers, covering multiple
industries and service lines. Previous to UL, Gary worked for
over 16 years with Whirlpool Corporation in various brand
product and commercial roles.
Langbo has an M.B.A. in International Business from the
Kellstadt Graduate School of Business and Juris Doctor,
both from DePaul University in Chicago. He also has a
B.A. in Economics & Management from Albion College in
Albion, MI.
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