Villeroy & Boch ropes in Srihari Nair

Srihari Nair, an expert on the Indian Bath and Wellness market has been brought on board as the newly appointed Country Manager of Villeroy & Boch (AG) Sales India Pvt. Ltd. Srihari has been into the space of sanitary ware since 1996 and has been recognized as highly skilled on the market in India. He is known to bring with himself a wealth of experience and knowledge that he acquired in a decade within the industry.

Srihari started his stint within the industry with Hindustan Sanitaryware & Inds. Ltd; as a General Manager (Marketing) where he attained an understanding of the Indian industry trends. His erudite skills were put to test at longer stints with Jaquar & Co. Ltd. (2001 - 2007) and Hansgrohe India Pvt. Ltd. (2008-2009.) Both companies during his tenure saw a growth enormity via excellent market plans spear headed by Mr. Nair.

Philippe Boff, International Marketing and Sales Director APAC , Villeroy & Boch AG said, "We also have in India the aim to establish our premium brand with our distinguished style on a high level in the market. Therefore we are proud to have a very professionel Sales and Marketing team working for us - especially Mister Srihari Nair, who is leading this team as Country manager. Srihari combines perfectly the following characteristics: he knows the local market needs as well as the handling with the international operating German headquarter.We are convinced that we have found a perfect symbiosis of brand expectations and brand affinity for India in the person of Mr. Nair and his team."

On his appointment as Country Manager Srihari Nair said: "I feel honored to hold the leading light for a prestigious company whose presence has been deep routed and shaped the ceramic industry today dating back 250 years. Within the Indian ceramic industry Villeroy & Boch has been associated with true innovation of top notch quality time and again. I am proud of being a wheel bearer within the Indian globalization and hope to keep up to the expectations of all who have invested their trust into me taking the Indian operations to the soaring heights."