Haier America announces promotions
Wayne, New Jersey-based Haier America announced the promotions of Paul Riley to senior VP sales and marketing and Sanjay Gupta to senior VP and business unit leader, Platform Solutions effective immediately.
Each will report directly to Adrian Micu, president and CEO of Haier America. Riley succeeds Rian Cain who has left the company to pursue other opportunities.
“Since joining Haier America in August 2014, Paul has done an excellent job developing Platform Solutions’ go-to-market product commercialization and merchandising strategies,” said Adrian Micu, president and CEO, Haier America. “I am fully confident that Paul will provide the leadership necessary to continue our transformation towards more complex solutions focused selling -- communicating a revitalized Haier brand message.”
Regarding Gupta, Micu said: “In his new role, Sanjay will be accountable for the overall competitiveness, profitability and strategic direction of our Platform Solutions business. In addition to complete P&L accountability, he will provide strategic, operational and collaborative leadership.”
The previous roles occupied by Riley and Gupta will not be filled.