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Ian Carroll becomes Fujitsu COO

UK: Ian Carroll has been appointed chief operating officer of Fujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK).

Previously sales and marketing director, Ian joined Fujitsu in 2014 after two years as sales director at the now defunct Fujitsu distributor Wave Air Conditioning. Prior to that, he spent three years as national sales manager at refrigeration and air conditioning wholesaler Climate Center.

Since joining Fujitsu, Ian Caroll has made a significant contribution to the company’s growth and its UK market share. In his new role he will take full control of all aspects of the UK business, reporting to the Fujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK) board of directors.

Commenting on the new role, he said: “I have seen the company go from strength to strength, especially in terms of developing technologically advanced products. We have already made great strides in growing our position in the UK air conditioning market – and I am looking forward to the next few years, as we work towards achieving further success.”

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