Jura Australia has just announced the promotion of George Liakatos, who will now step up to the role of national retail manager.

According to the company, Liakatos has been promoted after his successes as Victorian state manager.

Jura is set to benefit greatly from this new appointment due to the fact that he has a wealth of experience, working in the food services industry for eight years and starting with Jura as a retail demonstrator in 2004.

In 2007, Liakatos joined the Jura sales team as account manager for Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia being added to his portfolio.

Jura CEO, Mac Barracosa, commented on the new appointment.

“We are delighted to announce the deserving appointment of George Liakatos to national retail manager,” said Barracosa.

“George is passionate and highly motivated towards the Jura product and his cutomer base that supports him. George has exceptional belief in our brand and this passion resonates to our loyal customers that he deals with on a day-by-day basis.”

Barracosa was confident that Jura will continue to grow with this new appointment.

“Jura Australia has seen tremendous growth in the last 18 months through our strong motivated sales team. With determined vision and support, George’s team will no doubt place Jura as a stronger player in the super-automatic segment of premium coffee machines in Australia.”