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RETAILOBSERVER.COM MARCH 2016 84 ELECTROLUX NAMES NEW HEADS OF MAJOR APPLIANCES EMEA AND MAJOR APPLIANCES NORTH AMERICA Daniel (Dan) Arler has been appointed new head of major appliances Europe, Middle East and Africa, and executive vice president of AB Electrolux. He is currently senior vice president of the kitchen product line with the business area. Alan Shaw has been appointed new head of major appliances North America and executive vice president of AB Electrolux. His most recent position was president of Husqvarna AB's consumer brands division. The appointments follow the announcement on January 11 that Jonas Samuelson, currently head of major appliances EMEA, took over on February 1 as president and CEO from Keith McLoughlin, who also is acting head of major appliances North America. Both new appointments were effective as of February 1. "We're very pleased to welcome two such strong leaders with records of proven success to key positions in group management," said Jonas Samuelson. "Dan has been instrumental in developing and implementing our strategy to focus on profitable, built-in kitchen products and reducing complexity in EMEA's product portfolio. Alan's strong track record with leading consumer durables brands in North America makes him the right person to drive the continued profitable growth of the business area." Dan Arler has held his current position since 2012. He has been with Electrolux since 2002, with previous responsibilities including heading the laundry product line in Asia-Pacific, general manager of Electrolux Japan and head of the Electrolux brand's business activities in EMEA. Prior to joining Electrolux he held various management positions within Stanley Works and at Whirlpool in Europe. Dan Arler, a Dutch native, has a BS from Aston University with a major in marketing. Alan Shaw worked for Husqvarna AB, a world-leading producer of outdoor power products, from 2013-2015. He was president and CEO of outdoor grill maker Char-Broil LLC from 2005, prior to which he was president and CEO of consumer power equipment company, Murray Group. He has also held a number of senior management positions in Whirlpool Corporation. Alan Shaw, who is a U.S. citizen, has B.S. degrees in economics and political science from the University of Idaho, and an M.B.A. in marketing from Indiana University. TEMPOE HIRES PHIL LAYHER AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Phil Layher has joined TEMPOE as the executive vice president, business development. Layher will work to create new business relationships with large retailers, and be responsible for seeking additional partnership opportunities. Prior to joining TEMPOE, Layher worked with NewComLink, develop- ing key client relationships with The Home Depot, Sony PlayStation, Value City Furniture, The RoomPlace, Guitar Center and more. Previously, Layher served as president of American Finco Financial Services. "Phil's strong retailer relationships, combined with his knowledge of second- and third-tier financing solutions fits perfectly with our innovation and growth strategies," said Orlando Zayas, TEMPOE president. "Phil adds great value and rounds out our talented executive team." "I was attracted to TEMPOE because the company is way ahead of the game, especially when it comes to technology and marketing prowess," said Layher. "I also feel the team is among the most personable and professional in the industry." Layher earned a bachelor's degree in business from Montana State University. He currently resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife. Layher has four grown children. RO P R O M O T I O N S A L A N S H A W D A N I E L A R L E R P H I L L A Y H E R

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