Bob Cowlard has re-joined SANYO Airconditioners Europe as Business Planning Manager, with responsibility for overall strategy and product development.
Previously Managing Director at SANYO distributor, Oceanair Distribution based in West Sussex, Bob Cowlard has much experience in the air conditioning market. Announcing his move, and confirming that he has sold his interest in Oceanair Distribution Ltd Bob said: “I have no doubt I am leaving Oceanair in good hands. They are an experienced and enthusiastic team, and under their leadership the company is well positioned to move forward to its next stage of growth.”
In this new senior role Mr Cowlard will have responsibility for business strategy and product development. Robert Morgan, general manager of SANYO’s UK air conditioning business, will continue in his existing role.
Bob Cowlard said: “I have enjoyed building Oceanair Distribution tremendously over the past two years. It has confirmed my long-held belief in the importance of the distributor in adding value for the customer. I take that commitment back with me – to support SANYO’s excellent network of distributors in developing their businesses to the benefit of all. My return to SANYO in this new position is a great opportunity for me personally, and I am excited about the challenge. I am looking forward to helping take the company forward.”
With energy consumption levels and green issues ever more on the industry agenda, energy efficiency and power consumption are key drivers in the market and this is reflected in recent additions to SANYO’s product offering. SANYO’s innovative product range includes gas heat pump technology and the CO2 ECO Heating System.