Managing director leverages existing talent
LG Electronics has no plans to find an immediate replacement for the position of general manager national sales, left vacant last year when incumbent Michael Doyle resigned to join competitor Electrolux.
Since then, LG managing director Youngik Lee has been filling the retail facing duties of the position and working closely with the sales team. This group comprises general manager operations, David Smith, general manager Home Entertainment Chris Horne and general manager Home Appliances Murray Richardson.
LG marketing director Angus Jones (pictured) told Appliance Retailer that there was no current recruitment drive for the role and that Lee “was so impressed with the work of the three general managers that he will continue to work with the present arrangement.”
The strength of the team is also testament to Michael Doyle’s efforts before he left, Jones added.
However, several changes have been made within the marketing team.
Former marketing manager of mobiles, Brad Reed has been appointed marketing manager Home Appliances while Bruce Leigh, former category manager Audio Visual has been appointed as the new marketing manager of mobiles.
This leaves two vacancies within the team and the company is presently seeking category managers for Home Appliances and Home Entertainment.