Fisher & Paykel promotes and relocates staff

Singapore - Fisher & Paykel's (F&P) general manager for Singapore, Richard St John, has been promoted to general manager, sales and marketing Asia - to be based in its new regional headquarters in Thailand.

St John's expanded remit in this newly created position will see him manage a team in Thailand responsible for sales & marketing in SE Asia, and North and South Asia as the company seeks to strengthen its distribution in these regions as well as focus on developing larger markets like China and India.

As of 12 May, Miles Webster, F&P's refrigeration and laundry product manager from its global marketing team, will be relocated from Auckland to replace St John locally as country manager. Webster will focus on leading the Singapore operation across marketing, sales, key account management, customer care, service, logistics and administration.

F&P recently announced changes to its global manufacturing plan, as its sees growth opportunity within this region.

"We are realistic about our growth plans and have been operating in this region for many years now and have built a strong reputation of innovation and quality. Our global strategy is very much basing cost effective manufacturing facilities close to our major markets," St John said.