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Diane Gilmour & Peter Szachlewicz take new positions at Electrolux Home Care Products, Canada

Effective January 9, 2007, Scott Ride, general manager, Canada, named Diane Gilmour as the new director of field sales, and Peter Szachlewicz as the new director of national accounts, Electrolux Home Care Products, Canada.

In these positions, Gilmour and Szachlewicz will lead the Canadian sales staff in Mississauga, Ontario, in direct planning, development and strategy for the floor care organization. They will also lead initiatives to build and strengthen relationships with floor care retailers and vendors across Canada.

In making the announcement, Ride said, “These two unique individuals bring a deep understanding of the sales process, along with a strong record of professional marketing and sales success. We are looking forward to the growth of Electrolux in Canada under their leadership.”

Since joining the company in 1994, Gilmour has served many positions within Eureka and Electrolux, most recently as the western regional and national account manager for Canada.

Szachlewicz is a highly motivated sales professional with over 17 years of sales and marketing experience. He has worked with many top national organizations including DANONE Waters, Inglis Limited, Coca Cola Bottling Ltd. and The Canadian Salt Company. His most recent position was brand and product sales manager with Whirlpool Canada.

Electrolux is a leading producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use.

Reprinted from Floor Care Professional, February 2007