On behalf of the FläktGroup board of directors, Herbert Doleisch said: “We are confident that Thierry will lead FläktGroup into a phase of profitable growth with innovative products, solutions and services with an obsession to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations.

“We would like to thank Walter for his outstanding commitment and contribution to the significant improvements made in the last two years in bringing together two ventilation companies into FläktGroup, the European leader in ventilation. We wish him the best both personally and professionally.”

Mr Jomard has considerable relevant experience in the industry, having worked for 25 years with United Technologies at both Carrier and Otis in business management, operations and R&D. He graduated in 1991 from INSA of Lyon, France with a PhD in Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer.