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| 27/4/2005 |
| Oregon Scientific Announces New UK Managing Director |
| In his new position John will report to Oregon Scientific’s EMEA president Giuseppe Finocchiaro. His role will include managing the UK’s 24 strong staff. Oregon Scientific has seen considerable sales and market share growth over the last few years and John will be responsible for continuing this success and establishing the company as a leading player in the lifestyle consumer electronics market.
“I am delighted to join Oregon Scientific as Managing Director,” says Savage. “Oregon Scientific is a cutting edge technology company that incorporates the smart living ethos into its design led products. It manufactures innovative and creative products that provide a real connection between people and technology.
I have been impressed by the success and growth of the business particularly in new product areas like MP3. The company has continued to maintain its leadership in its core competencies of time and weather products with its signature radio controlled and projection clocks. The next few years are very important to Oregon Scientific and I welcome the challenge of growing the business in the competitive UK market. The company is continuing to make significant investments in product innovation, brand and sell through activities which means that we are well placed to work with our trading partners to generate joint growth, “ he adds.
John joins Oregon Scientific from Hozelock, manufacturer of high quality garden products, where he spent five years as the Worldwide Group Commercial Director. As a board director at Hozelock, John was invited to join the MBO team as Commercial Director, directing all sales & marketing activities worldwide including responsibility for Hozelock subsidiary companies & distributor partnerships. He was responsible for over 100 staff and turnover of £80m. During his time at Hozelock, John helped increase the UK brand share from 74% to a record 77% and launched Hozelock’s first ever National TV campaign achieving a x2.4 fold increase in sales. Before joining Hozelock, John held various senior sales and marketing positions in Black and Decker and Nestlé.
“We are really pleased to welcome John to the company,” says Finocchiaro, “With his wealth of experience, we are sure he will make a positive impact on our UK business and will be a key figure in driving the Oregon Scientific brand forward.”
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