Beko Australia & New Zealand has marked a dual milestone with the official opening of its renovated support office in Ormeau, Queensland, and the appointment of a new managing director.
The updated office features an open-plan design, natural lighting, and a mix of meeting rooms and breakout spaces, which the company says are aimed at fostering collaboration and supporting sustainable work practices.
The opening also coincided with a leadership handover with Jim Kalotheos taking the role of Managing Director of Beko ANZ, succeeding John Brown, who retired after more than eight years in the role.
Zafer Üstüner, Chief Commercial Officer of Beko Asia Pacific and CEO of Arçelik Hitachi, attended the office opening and farewell event. “I came here for John, for this event,” he said.
“John is the first person I met when coming to this company, and the first recruitment I made in the region. I enjoyed working with him very much—he’s smart, he has a sense of humour, and I liked him so much. I truly enjoyed getting to know you.”
The company described the office renovation as part of a broader effort to modernise its work environment and reflect its evolving corporate culture.