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INDIA, Mumbai, 16 January, 2006: Legrand Group, a Euro 2.09 billion
world specialist in products and systems for electrical installations
and information networks in residential, commercial and industrial
segments today announced the appointment of Mr Benoit Lecuyer as
the Managing Director of its subsidiary Legrand (India). In his
new role, Mr Lecuyer will be responsible for furthering Legrand's
business growth, leading its expansion in the newer segments and
ensuring top customer responsiveness in India.
Mr Lecuyer, a sales & marketing veteran at Legrand for 19 years,
joins India operations after a successful stint at Legrand's South
Korea operations for more than 5 years. He takes over from Mr Jean-Charles
Thuard who recently got promoted and moved back to Legrand's headquarters
in France to head the marketing of the Legrand Group's Wiring Accessories
business.
Lecuyer has spent over 10 years leading Legrand's business in Singapore
and South Korea. The experience and understanding of the emerging
Asian market will enable Mr Lecuyer to chart out innovative sales
& marketing strategies to build a distinctive market share for
Legrand in India
"The boom in the manufacturing, commercial and residential
sectors in India has resulted in the increase in demand for products
& systems in electrical installations and information networks.
Our objective is to capitalize on this growing demand and augment
our market share," said Mr Benoit Lecuyer, newly appointed
Managing Director of Legrand (India). "The end users are now
demanding products and systems that are more comfortable, convenient,
safer and secure. This is an opportunity for us to introduce them
to the solutions that respond to the changing needs and conform
to the modern living environments."
Mr Lecuyer joined Legrand (India) in August 2005. He is excited
about the immense opportunities India presents and continues to
be impressed by the Indian talent.
About Legrand (India)
Legrand (India) is a subsidiary of Euro 2.9 bn, Legrand Group,
a world specialist in products and systems for electrical installations
and data networks. Headquartered in Mumbai, Legrand India has two
ultra modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Maharashtra,
India. Legrand (India) has a large network of over 450 stockists
and a large number of retail outlets. With an employee base of over
700 in India, the company is fast emerging as a leader in its core
business by extending products and services that suit every segment
in the local market.
About Legrand Group
Legrand Group (Euro 2.9 bn) is a world specialist in products and
systems for electrical installations and data networks in residential
housing and office buildings and in the industry. The group offers
comprehensive solutions including home automation and building automation
systems, and in particular electricity and data distribution, controls
and connections, safety systems for people and property, solutions
for industrial buildings and processes. Legrand has worldwide market
share of 18% in wiring accessories and 15% in cable management.
Legrand group with 27000 employees worldwide has nearly 20 global
or regional brands that are leaders on their market. The company
has manufacturing units in 60 countries with sales offices in 160
countries.
For further information, please contact:
Anita Gulvadi
Legrand (India)
022 30416256
Email: anita.gulvadi@legrand.co.in
Jasmin Lakdawala
20:20 MEDIA
022 - 26601431
Email: jasmin@2020india.com
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