New appointments within the management of Daikin France

Philip Brangers promoted to vice-president of Daikin France

Daikin France is pleased to announce the promotion of Philip Brangers to the position of vice-president of its entity. Previously General Manager Supply & Logistics of Daikin Europe after several positions within the group for nearly 30 years, Philip Brangers is a familiar face of the entity, having already spent four years in France.

In 1995, Philip Brangers joined Daikin's European management as sales manager in the Mediterranean/Russia and North and West Africa regions for 4 years. He was then given new and increasingly important responsibilities within the sales management of Daikin Europe, being responsible for defining the sales and marketing strategy. At the same time, he was appointed director of the Daikin offices in Central Europe, South Africa and Sweden until 2017.

In March 2017, Philip Brangers was appointed commercial director for 4 years before returning to European management of Daikin. From July 2021 to January 2024, he will serve as logistics and supply director, being entrusted with responsibility for all transfers of materials from factories to the various European entities then to professional customers, as well as the management of all European stocks.

Since February 1, 2024, Philip Brangers has returned to Daikin France to serve as vice-president.

With his international experience and in-depth knowledge of the French market, Philip Brangers will bring real operational expertise, thus helping to shape the future of Daikin France alongside Hideki Nishimura, current president of Daikin France.

Philip Brangers is 50 years old, married and father of 2 children. He plays tennis assiduously.

Peter Grunewald joins Daikin France as Sales Director Daikin France

Since March 1, Peter Grunewald has officially occupied the position of sales director for the North and East regions to which the Daikin agencies in Paris, Lyon, Lille, Dijon and Strasbourg are attached, after a transition period of 2 months with his former position as director. sales director of Daikin Belgium.

He is also responsible for defining and deploying the sales strategy within the Trading network, alongside Emmanuel Raisse, Sales Manager.

Alongside Gilles Feil, sales director for the South and West regions (agencies in Nantes, Tours, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Montpellier, Marseille and Nice), the arrival of Peter Grunewald strengthens the sales division of
Daikin France at its highest level.

Peter Grunewald brings proven expertise through numerous management positions already held within several European subsidiaries, including EMEA, West Africa, DOM TOM, Daikin Central Europe, Daikin Ireland and Daikin Greece.

His appointment underlines Daikin France's commitment to its professional customers.

Peter Grunewald is 48 years old, married and father of 3 children. Very sporty, he practices rowing, cycling, hiking and jogging regularly.