Hansgrohe, Inc., a manufacturer of kitchen and bath products and a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Hansgrohe SE, is proud to announce it has appointed Oliver Bahr as president and general manager, effective July 23. Formerly president at Franke Kitchen Systems North America, Bahr comes with the advantage of a dual citizenship (U.S. and Germany) and a documented history of success in product and brand development, performance culture and collaborative e-commerce strategies.
Bahr has a long history of exemplary achievement in sales and marketing, including successful establishment of operational footprint and performance optimizations. His diverse range of international expertise and his multicultural background will be an asset in his new role at Hansgrohe as he looks to build on the company’s success in 2018. A talented team of more than 250 employees and a manufacturing facility in Alpharetta, Georgia, will also fall under Bahr’s supervision.
“Hansgrohe’s foundation is built on leadership, innovation and a commitment to unparalleled quality,” said Interim President Sibylle Mair. “It was paramount to find a succeeding president that exhibited those core qualities. We searched far and wide and meticulously analyzed each candidate to ensure that we found the consummate professional to guide our U.S. team. Bahr’s strong work ethic along with his industry experience and recognized ascendancy in the commercial and residential markets—both nationally and internationally—made him stand out from the rest.”
Bahr comes to Hansgrohe having worked with well-recognized manufacturers in the building products and power tools sector. Prior to his time as president at Franke Kitchen Systems North American, Bahr was vice president of sales with Franke from 2013–2017. Before joining the plumbing sector, Bahr held several key positions with the Robert Bosch Tool Corporation from 2006 to 2013 after working with the Stanley Black & Decker Corporation.
