Invertek appoints manager for France and North Africa
21st July 2025
UK: Invertek Drives has announced the appointment of Jean-Bernard Coulanges as HVACR business development manager for France and North Africa.
As well as focusing on developing HVACR systems applications for Invertek Drives across the region, Coulanges will also provide specialist support to the company’s global operations.
Joining Invertek Drives after eight years as market manager and strategic marketing manager for French light architectural composite fabrics manufacturer the Serge Ferrari Group, Coulanges is said too have extensive experience in sales development, strategic marketing and business growth within the industrial and technology sectors.
His background includes an eight-year period with Danfoss in Lyon between 2006 and 2014, latterly as director of the reciprocating compressors product line.
Commenting on the new appointment Invertek Drives sales and marketing director Rhydian Welson said: “His proven track record in business development and deep understanding of the HVAC and refrigeration sector will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence globally.”
Based in Welshpool, Invertek Drives is a subsidiary of Sumitomo Heavy Industries and within the Sumitomo Drive Technologies EMEIA group of businesses that include Lafert Group and SCG.
