Gregory Oswald takes over management of Franke Home Solutions for the DACH market
Franke Home Solutions is reorganizing its management for the DACH market: Gregory Oswald, previously Managing Director of the WESCO Group, will take over as Managing Director on 1 February and will be responsible for the Franke, berbel and WESCO brands in future. The 45-year-old already headed the DACH organization from 2022 to 2024.
The management of Franke Home Solutions for the DACH market has been restructured. Gregory Oswald, previously Managing Director of the WESCO Group - which includes the berbel and WESCO brands - will resume responsibility for Franke Home Solutions in the DACH market and thus also for the Franke brand on February 1. The 45-year-old already headed the DACH organization from 2022 to 2024 before taking over the management of the WESCO Group, which Franke acquired in September 2024.
Corrado Mura, CEO and President of Franke Home Solutions since January 1 and previously Vice President EMEA, will lead the region on an interim basis until the reorganization of responsibilities. With the advanced integration of the WESCO Group into the division, it was decided to bring the three brands under one management - an important basis for closer cooperation, while the brands continue to operate independently on the market.
Continuity for customers and employees
Corrado Mura, CEO and President of Franke Home Solutions, emphasizes: «Gregory Oswald's deep understanding of the DACH market as well as of product management and brand management, which he has acquired in key positions within Franke Home Solutions, is crucial for the further development of our organization. Combining responsibility for all three brands under his leadership creates continuity for our customers and employees and strengthens us in this important integration phase. His many years of experience will help us to optimally bundle competencies and sustainably drive our growth.»
Gregory Oswald is looking forward to the new challenge and emphasizes: «It is an important task to further develop the DACH organization together with our new division head Corrado Mura and a strong, committed team. Together, we will do everything we can to consistently realize our brand ambitions.»
About the Franke Group
The Franke Group, headquartered in Aarburg, is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of solutions and equipment for domestic kitchens, professional catering and coffee preparation. The company has a global presence and employs around 7700 people in 35 countries. Net sales amount to approximately 2.42 billion Swiss francs. Franke Group is part of the Artemis Group.
Franke Home Solutions is a division of the Franke Group and the world's leading provider of intelligent systems and solutions for the home kitchen. The division operates worldwide and generates net sales of 932 million Swiss francs with around 4200 employees in over 30 countries. The product range covers all areas of the kitchen and beyond - from preparation and cooking to cleaning, waste disposal and air treatment.
Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Wettingen, the WESCO Group is a leading family business specializing in extractor hoods and ventilation systems for kitchens, homes, offices and schools. With around 280 employees at locations in Switzerland (WESCO), Germany (berbel Ablufttechnik) and Italy (Createc), the Group generates net sales of 97 million Swiss francs. WESCO stands for high-quality extractor hoods and ventilation solutions «made for Switzerland», while berbel impresses with innovative products «made in Germany».
Source: Franke Group
