GERMANY (Notifix).- Nobia announces the appointment of Lars Völkel as head of Poggenpohl, the global kitchen brand in the Nobia Group. He replaces Elmar Duffner and will

join the company on 1 September 2011. As Executive Vice President, Luxury Retail and Professional, he will be a member of Group Management. Lars Völkel is 36 years of age and has held several senior positions within Electrolux since 2004. Most recently, he has held various line roles as COO in Germany and Austria and was regional head for the sales divisions of Central Europe and then Western Europe. "I am delighted that Lars Völkel will be joining the Nobia Group. He brings with him extensive experience in sales, logistics and change management, along with a strong commitment to Nobia's strategy for efficiency and profitable growth," says Morten Falkenberg, President and CEO of Nobia.