Jonas Brennwald

Leader, LIXIL EMENA

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Jonas Brennwald has managed various sales regions for GROHE since 2012, most recently as Chief Sales Officer. Since 2019 he is part of the board as Co-CEO Grohe AG and became Leader LIXIL EMENA in 2020. In his role he is responsible for the commercial aspect of the business for the GROHE brand in EMENA, incorporating LIXIL's global expertise and values. Before his career at LIXIL EMENA, he held numerous management positions at major brands, including Mars, Ecolab, Goodyear Dunlop and Dorman.

Thomas Fuhr

Leader, Fittings LIXIL International

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Thomas Fuhr joined GROHE in 2013 as Executive Director Operations, before he took over the role as Co-CEO in 2019. Since 2020 he acts as leader for all LIXIL Fittings plants and is responsible for R&D, production and supply chain for the fittings segment worldwide, including the GROHE brand. With his commitment to sustainability, he has developed GROHE into one of the most sustainable brands in the sanitary industry. Before this he gained 20 years of experience in various management positions at Mercedes-Benz.

Thorsten Sperlich

Leader, Communications & Corporate Responsibility LIXIL EMENA

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Thorsten Sperlich joined in 2017 as Chief Communications Officer for the GROHE brand, before he took over the role as Leader Communications & Corporate Responsibility in 2020. Besides the internal and external brand communications for GROHE he is responsible for positioning LIXIL’s corporate vision in the EMENA media landscape. Before his career at LIXIL EMENA, he held numerous management positions at well-known agencies such as Ketchum Pleon and Scholz & Friends as well as at major brands such as Coca-Cola.

Gerhard Sturm

Leader, Commercial Development, LIXIL EMENA

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Gerhard joined GROHE in 2016 as Chief Marketing Officer, having gained experience in the previous two decades in marketing and management roles for leading global brands. He is in charge of every aspect of GROHE’s marketing operation, from the product portfolio to sales operations. He is therefore a key stakeholder in driving forward the sustainable transformation of GROHE's portfolio.

Patrick Speck

Leader, LIXIL Global Design, EMENA

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Patrick Speck joined GROHE in 2006 and has held several senior positions in the design department. Becoming VP Design Transformation in 2018, he ensured LIXIL’s design vision was globally aligned across the brand portfolio. In 2020 Patrick was appointed to Leader LIXIL Global Design EMENA, with the purpose to deliver insight-driven and meaningful product solutions and ensuring the designs add real value to consumer lives. Before his career at LIXIL, he worked for global brands such as Electrolux, Zanussi, Rex and AEG.

Torsten Meier

Leader, Research and Development Fittings, LIXIL International

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Torsten Meier joined GROHE in 2013 as Vice President R&D. Since April 2020, Torsten Meier is leading R&D for LIXIL’s fitting segment worldwide which includes the product categories faucets, showers and behind-the-wall solutions. Before GROHE he gained 20 years of experience in various management positions at Mercedes-Benz.

Susanne Schöne

Moderator & Journalist

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Susanne Schöne draws on her extensive experience of over 1,800 events and show presentations and 8 years broadcasting for Germany’s foremost live news channel (N24/Welt) as well as Germany’s best known entertainment channels PRO7 & Sat.1. What is the key to her natural and engaging presentation style? “Intense preparation is vital for a successful show. When I’m familiar with the precise wishes, interests and goals of the client can I (re)present them convincingly.” Susanne Schöne studied journalism and psychology at the TU Dresden.