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Wiszniewski to head Samsung AC in Poland

UK: Damian Wiszniewski, Carrier DX Products’ UK sales manager, is moving back to Poland as head of Samsung Electronics’ AC division.

Prior to joining Carrier, Wiszniewski previously worked for Samsung in the UK between 2018 and 2023 as business development manager – south. His career in the UK HVACR industry began in 2014 as branch manager at HRP’s Fareham branch. 

During his 11 years involvement in the UK industry, Wiszniewski has served on the Institute of Refrigeration board of trustees since 2022, been involved on the IOR membership committee and became its chairman in 2021. He was also involved with the Hampshire Refrigeration Society, being elected vice-chairman in 2020, and was a member of the IOR South West Branch Steering Group Committee.

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