Michelle Shi-Verdaasdonk Appointed Chief Procurement Officer at Electrolux Group

Michelle Shi-Verdaasdonk Appointed Chief Procurement Officer at Electrolux Group

(IN BRIEF) Michelle Shi-Verdaasdonk is set to return to Electrolux Group as Chief Procurement Officer, bringing a wealth of experience from her time at Dyson and Signify. In her new role, she will help steer Electrolux’s procurement strategy and supply chain resilience at a time of significant industry challenges.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 14-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective December 9, Michelle Shi-Verdaasdonk will be stepping into the role of Chief Procurement Officer at Electrolux Group. In this position, she will oversee the procurement strategy for both direct and indirect materials, logistics services, and product sourcing. Shi-Verdaasdonk will report directly to the Group’s CEO and will be an integral part of Electrolux Group’s management team.

Shi-Verdaasdonk brings with her a wealth of experience, having most recently served as Chief Supply Chain Officer at Dyson, where she led the global supply chain across the company’s extensive network. Her earlier roles at Dyson also included Group Director for Global Manufacturing and Procurement, and she has held senior positions in quality and manufacturing at Signify. Prior to these roles, she worked at Electrolux Group between 2010 and 2015, serving in various global director positions within manufacturing and quality management.

“I’m excited to return to Electrolux,” said Shi-Verdaasdonk. “I’m eager to use my experience to drive impactful results while contributing to the continued success and growth of the Group. We’re in a time when cost competitiveness and supply chain resilience are more critical than ever, and I’m determined to help Electrolux navigate these challenges with fresh thinking and innovation.”

With a background as an aerospace engineer, Shi-Verdaasdonk has built a reputation as a global leader in supply chain management and a passionate advocate for women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Her leadership and vision have made her a respected figure in the industry.

Electrolux Group CEO Jonas Samuelson expressed confidence in Shi-Verdaasdonk’s appointment, stating, “Michelle’s deep expertise and proven leadership will be a tremendous asset to the Group as we continue to innovate and expand. Working closely with Yannick Fierling, our incoming CEO, we are excited to welcome Michelle back to Electrolux, where her ability to balance cost, quality, and efficiency will be crucial to our ongoing success. We are confident she will continue to build strong, resilient supply chains and foster strategic partnerships across the business.”

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world.

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