Hugues de Marne appointed General Manager France

By André Sudrie - PR Agency Published on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 15:30 AM

Hugues de Marne, new General Manager France of Watts

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Summary for decision-makers

Hugues de Marne, 54, joins Watts as Managing Director France, a position focused on trade and industry. His extensive academic and professional background gives him valuable expertise to ensure Watts' continued leadership in the French market.
With a global turnover of nearly 370 million euros in 2022 and a presence on 20 sites, including 4 in France, Watts confirms its ambitions on the French market.

Watts, a major player in the plumbing and heating sector, announces the appointment of Hugues de Marne as Managing Director for France.

Hugues de Marne, the new driving force of Watts France

As part of its expansion and consolidation strategy on the French market, Watts makes an important announcement: the appointment of Hugues de Marne as Managing Director for France. With a position focused on trade and industry, this is a major milestone for the giant specializing in the manufacturing of solutions for sanitation, heating, and the protection of drinking water networks and installations.

An eloquent profile for a major challenge

Hugues de Marne, 54, stands out for his brilliant academic career. A graduate of ESGCI and with an MBA from emLyon Business School, he embodies the symbiosis of rigorous training and field expertise. His experience spans business development in BXNUMXB fields, encompassing technical HVAC products and plumbing solutions for renowned companies in the sector.

A clear vision for Watts France

Since September 4, 2023, his official start date, Hugues de Marne has led the Executive Committee. His primary ambition is to consolidate Watts' leading position in France. This approach is reflected in the continuation of the company's innovation strategy while strengthening its presence, particularly in the climate engineering and energy efficiency sectors.

Hugues de Marne expresses his enthusiasm: "Participating in the influence of Watts through leading and innovative brands is an exciting opportunity. [...] I will be keen to develop and support Watts France's strategy on a commercial and industrial level."

Watts in numbers

To contextualize the impact of this appointment, it's worth highlighting Watts' performance. In 2022, the company posted total revenue in Europe of approximately €370 million. With a significant presence, it employs approximately 2000 people across 20 sites, including four major locations in France.

Watts, a leading manufacturer of sanitary and heating solutions, confirms its commitment to strengthening its position in the French market by appointing seasoned professional Hugues de Marne as Managing Director for France. With extensive experience and a clear strategic vision, Hugues de Marne is determined to take the company's reputation to the next level.