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Breitenbauch to be Advansor CEO

DENMARK: Kristian Breitenbauch has been appointed CEO of Danish CO2 refrigeration systems specialist Advansor.

Breitenbauch will focus on developing the organisation, as well as communication to stakeholders and sales. Current Kim G Christensen will continue to work for Advansor, as director of business development, focusing on products and markets.

“Kristian Breitenbauch brings new, fresh leadership skills to Advansor, and at the same time he will help me secure our position as a leader in the European market. It will also mean that I can concentrate on the tasks where I have my strength,” said Kim G Christensen.

A master of business in economics and marketing, Kristian Breitenbauch comes from former management positions at Scanenergi and Danfoss. He commences work at Advansor on March 1.

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