Wavin France announces a major strategic development with the arrival of its France Director, Alexander Pfab.

By Primavera - PR Agency   Published on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 15:26
Wavin France announces a strategic reorganization with the arrival of its France Director Alexander Pfab

Summary for decision-makers

Summary for decision-makers

Wavin France, a subsidiary of the ORBIA Group and a major player in piping solutions and sustainable fluid management, announces a strategic reorganization. The appointment of Alexander Pfab as Country Manager for France marks a new dynamic to strengthen growth through innovation, specification, and distribution, with a focus on French manufacturing, particularly at the Varennes-sur-Allier site.

This evolution coincides with the arrival of Anastasia Lelong as head of distribution and William Blanc for the specification network. The collective objective is to gain market share in the building and public works sector, optimize customer relationships, and promote innovative products, supported by structured teams and recognized expertise.


Wavin France announces a strategic development with the arrival of its new France Director, Alexander Pfab, to strengthen growth in the construction and public works sectors.

A new governance structure to accelerate growth and innovation at Wavin France

New management to strengthen the growth of Wavin France

Wavin France, subsidiary of the ORBIA group, specializing in plastic piping solutions and sustainable fluid management, announces a major strategic development with the arrival of its new Director France, Alexander PfabFocused on the structuring of sales teams around Prescription and Distribution, it marks a strategic turning point in the development of the company. The new objective is to gain market share in the construction and public works sectors, while promoting innovation and French manufacturing.

Alexander Pfab: an experienced leader at the head of Wavin France

A career rich in industry

In September 2024, Alexander Pfab took up his duties as Director of France at Wavin. With over 25 years of experience In the construction industry, he held key positions at Legrand, Hilti, Siemens, Steinel, and more recently Duravit. His expertise in sales and marketing management, as well as in the management of traditional and digital channels, makes him an asset for the growth of Wavin France. A graduate of the École Supérieure du Commerce Extérieur in Paris, Alexander brings an international vision and a dual Franco-German culture.

His objectives for Wavin France

Under his leadership, Alexander Pfab's mission is to drive the business strategy from Wavin in France. The principal objective is to strengthen the company's position in the construction and public works markets, while integrating innovative practices. This approach aims to increase market share and promote products made in France, particularly those from the site of Varennes-sur-Allier, the flagship of Wavin production.

"We are redefining our objectives by shifting our focus to a business strategy structured around two key areas: Prescription and Distribution. This team overhaul is essential for gaining new market share in the construction and public works sectors and will enable us to improve our sales performance to be more competitive. We also want to promote innovation and the French manufacturing of our products at our industrial site in Varennes-sur-Allier," explains Alexander Pfab, Director of Wavin France.

Anastasia Lelong: a pillar of distribution

Expertise in distribution network management

Anastasia Lelong joins the new team as Sales Manager for Distribution France. With a wealth of experience in industrial valves, notably at ELITA and TECOFI, Anastasia brings solid expertise in the management of distribution networks and wholesalers. His role is to lead a team dedicated to establishing a distribution strategy focused on innovation and customer proximity.

Strengthening trade relations

In her new role, Anastasia Lelong aims to strengthen trade relations with distributors. She will endeavor to offer solutions adapted to the needs of distributors while consolidating Wavin's position as an essential partner in the construction and public works sector.

William Blanc: the prescription expert

A focus on the prescription network

William Blanc now holds the position of Sales Manager for Prescription France. Its main mission is to develop the commercial performance of the prescription network, a strategic sector for Wavin's growth. William supervises a team business managers, prescribers, and a design office, supported by the Wavin Academy, the company's training center.

Solid experience in construction materials

With 13 years of experience in the construction materials sector, notably at Saint-Gobain PAM, Bouygues et KP1, William Blanc has valuable expertise to carry out his mission. Its aim is to strengthen Wavin's presence with prescribers and facilitate the adoption of Wavin solutions in major construction projects.

A strategic evolution for sustainable growth

These appointments are part of a global reorganization strategy, focused on three major pillars: distribution, prescription and commercial excellence. Wavin France aims to better meet the expectations of its customers and partners, while distinguishing itself through innovation and the promotion of French manufacturing. The industrial site of Varennes-sur-Allier remains at the heart of this ambition, contributing to the production of sustainable and competitive solutions.



Frequently Asked Questions for Decision Makers

What is the new strategic direction of Wavin France in 2024?

Wavin France structures its sales teams around Prescription and Distribution, with the objective of strengthening its position in the building and public works sector while promoting innovation and French manufacturing.

What are the roles of Anastasia Lelong and William Blanc at Wavin France?

Anastasia Lelong directs the distribution strategy and maintains the relationship with distributors, while William Blanc develops the prescription network and Wavin's presence in major projects.

What is the role of the Varennes-sur-Allier industrial site for Wavin France?

The Varennes-sur-Allier site is at the heart of Wavin's solutions production, contributing to innovation and promoting French manufacturing for sustainable growth.


Thematic glossary for decision-makers

prescription

Prescription refers to all actions aimed at specifically recommending products or technical solutions to project owners and project managers in construction projects.

Distribution

Distribution encompasses activities related to the marketing and delivery of products to professional clients via networks of wholesalers or distributors.

Varennes-sur-Allier industrial site

The industrial site in Varennes-sur-Allier is the main factory of Wavin France, specializing in the manufacture of piping and fluid management solutions.




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