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Organizational Changes in the Management at Poggenpohl
With effect from September 16, 2024, Lars Eriksen will assume the role of CEO at Poggenpohl Group. Lars Eriksen is 58 years old and has more than three decades of experience in the luxury furniture industry. Originally from Denmark, he has an excellent entrepreneurial background. His extensive experience in managing international companies and his deep understanding of the luxury market make him a highly qualified leader to drive the strategic vision of the Poggenpohl Group.
"We are delighted to welcome Lars Eriksen to the Poggenpohl Group. His broad expertise will be very beneficial in working with our team in Herford and our international subsidiaries. We are convinced that under his leadership, Poggenpohl will continue on its course of innovation and achieve sustainable success,” says Xiaowei Lin, COO of Jomoo and Chairman of the Poggenpohl Management Board.
Poggenpohl remains true to its consistent commitment to the further development of product design and innovation. This year's progressive appearance at the Milan trade fair underlines the company's claim to innovation leadership in research and development. Building on the design studies of the +MODO concept presented in April, which will once again be exhibited in the “Room of Elements” at the autumn trade fair, the kitchen manufacturer is presenting further new products in its showroom with a stringently progressive focus at luxury level.
About Poggenpohl
For over 130 years, Poggenpohl has been a leader in the development, design and manufacture of luxury kitchens in Herford. People and their living environment, social trends and future-oriented innovations are at the heart of the company's commitment. Poggenpohl kitchens are characterised by state-of-the-art design, maximum precision, high-quality materials and exceptional craftsmanship.
With a worldwide presence of more than 20 of its own studios and 350 retail partners, Poggenpohl offers extensive know-how in terms of design excellence and service. Kitchens from Poggenpohl are distributed internationally in more than 70 countries.
Since 1 September 2020, Poggenpohl has been part of the renowned Jomoo Group from China, thereby improving its global presence in the luxury kitchen market. Jomoo's aim is to further develop and expand the Poggenpohl brand in the luxury kitchen segment. In particular, to increase the awareness and attractiveness of Poggenpohl and to utilise the synergies of both companies.
About JOMOO
JOMOO Group, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Xiamen, Fujian Province, on the southeastern coast of China, is a global leader in intelligent kitchen and bathroom solutions. As an innovation-driven company, JOMOO boasts a fully integrated value chain, encompassing R&D, manufacturing, branding, marketing, and customer service. The group focuses on the design, production, and sale of bathroom and kitchen products, related metalware, cabinets, and furniture, with its offerings available in over 120 countries across multiple continents. JOMOO operates 16 R&D centers and 15 State-of-the-Art smart factories, and pioneered the 1st zero-carbon 5G factory and the world’s inaugural green “Dark Factory". In 2024, JOMOO’s brand value reached €2.07 billion.