BSH Home Appliances Corporation - North America

BSH is proud to welcome Darcy Clarkson, as CEO of Region North America, overseeing Gaggenau, Thermador, and Bosch branded kitchen appliances. Darcy brings extensive experience as a global consumer technology executive.  Darcy joins BSH having served as Senior VP and GM, Appliances (Consumer and BTB) at Keurig Dr. Pepper, and Senior VP, Consumer and eCommerce at Poly (formerly Polycom, Inc.). He most recently held the role of Chief Commercial Officer at technology and IoT company Nanoleaf, and was also Senior VP and GM, Consumer, at Jabra Corporation. Additionally, he held numerous leadership positions at Seagate Technology, LLC, and Lexmark International, Inc. Darcy is responsible for driving the company’s growth and managing business operations. He joins CFO Jesús Egido Roldán and Chief Technology Officer Andrew MacLaren on the BSH Region North America Board of Management team. We welcome, Darcy to #TeamBSH!

Earlier this year, the East Carolina University (ECU) Bus Tour stopped at the BSH Home Appliances main campus in New Bern, NC, where approximately 40 ECU faculty and staff where provided an immersive experience in home appliance manufacturing, including cooking and dishwasher manufacturing, appliance quality testing, and hands-on kitchen appliance demonstrations. The visit provided ECU faculty and staff with insights into the needs, challenges, and assets of manufacturing in North Carolina, impacting their personal and professional development. This interaction will help shape ECU research and coursework to better serve the community's needs. The Purple and Gold Bus Tour takes place annually (since 2018) during ECU’s spring break. This was BSH’s first opportunity to be included in the tour. The next bus tour begins in March 2025. #BSHHomeAppliances #ECUBusTour

We, #bshteam, are proud that Bosch home appliances help families with sick children in Canada. #KeepingFamiliesClose #RMHCNationalPartner

The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers presented prestigious awards to two BSH associates at the annual AHAM meeting held earlier this month. Veteran BSH associate Steve Church, RNA Compliance Engineer, received the Gordon Stauffer Liston Durden Distinguished Service Award. In addition to recognizing members for sustained contributions, AHAM also identifies rising stars as part of developing the next generation of leaders. This year, RNA Compliance Engineer, Geoffrey Pfeiffer, received the Emerging Leader Award for his dedicated service to the association. BSH has worked with AHAM over many years and appreciates those associates, like Steve and Geoff, who work with AHAM to help bring efficient, high-performing home appliances into the homes of consumers in the United States, Canada and around the world.

Gaggenau returned to the Villa Necchi Campiglio this year to showcase its innovations and design breakthroughs to over 360,000 Milan Design Week 2024 attendees. The theme was “The Elevation of Gravity." The highlight of the event was a Gaggenau kitchen that appeared starkly minimalist but held unique and seamlessly integrated creative details – what Gaggenau Head of Global Design Sven Baacke refers to as “shy tech.” Gaggenau also debuted their new generation of cooling appliances, setting the new standard for both aesthetic design and performance. From the“floating” dining table to deftly hidden appliances, the presentation brought the week’s theme to life and left Milan Design Week 2024 attendees in awe. #Gaggenau #MilanDesignWeek

Corporate Social Responsibility is an integral part of the corporate culture at #bshteam Canada, and we are delighted to celebrate two years of partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada. During this partnership, we have donated 165 Bosch appliances to 6 RMHC chapters, totaling over $365,000 worth of appliances in 2022-2023. This contribution has resulted in the preparation of 434,680 delicious and healthy meals for families using Bosch appliances. Additionally, Bosch washers have facilitated 495,753 loads of laundry in Houses & Family Rooms across Canada in 2023. Wendy Galagan, CEO of RMHC Manitoba, expresses her gratitude, stating, "Everyday, at every meal, families see and feel the kindness and support of BOSCH. We are deeply grateful for their meaningful and generous support.” It's truly heartening to witness the positive impact of our partnership on families in need, and we remain committed to continuing our charitable efforts. For more insights into our partnership and its impact, feel free to check out the full thank-you video featuring Kate Horton, CEO of RMHC Canada.

Here’s a quick reminder to prioritize your health, with this short breathing exercise 🧡    The power of mindfulness is a fantastic skill for cultivating calmness, balance, and well-being, enabling us to navigate through stressful situations with greater ease. A breathing exercise can help reduce stress and improves focus.    At #TeamBSH, we value mindfulness and offer various initiatives organized by our health management teams and engaged employees to strengthen mindfulness skills among our employees. We aim to provide quality health resources to create an environment where everyone can thrive both personally and professionally. When our employees are healthy and motivated, we all win.   Let’s all prioritize our well-being and encourage each other to make healthy choices!   #HealthAtWork #Mindfulness 

On March 6, the BSH Canada Sales Team attended The Brick General Meeting in Niagra Falls, Ontario, which had over 200 Brick managers in attendance for the event. The Bosch booth and Bosch sales team received high praise from the attendees on the Bosch products including the new dishwashers with the PowerControl™ Spray Arm. Pictured Left to Right: Yaniv Zandkern (Territory Sales Representative), Doug Nekoda (Manager Territory Sales Representative, Ontario/East), Hilary Brown (Territory Sales Representative), The Brick – Mr. Bear & Steve Ingold (Manager Territory Sales Representative, Western Canada)

The new Miami Experience and Design Center officially opened on March 7, and is the first of four EDCs slated to open this year, with new showrooms planned in Houston, Washington, D.C., and Beverly Hills. Located in Miami's Design District, this flagship location has three expertly curated suites with dedicated collections by Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau. “BSH’s Experience & Design Centers give visitors an opportunity not only to immerse themselves in the aesthetics of all three BSH brands, but also get hands-on time putting appliances through their paces to experience their innovative features and unmatched quality,” said Thomas Staebler, Head of Experience & Design Centers, North America, for BSH Home Appliances. To schedule a visit, please call 305-842-2904 or online at https://lnkd.in/gkSRDYmE.

BSH hosted a panel discussion at the recent Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), to share the value and benefits of the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway program. Moderated by BSH’s Mike Besack, the panel included the Director of the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway program, Russ Laney; program builder partner, Brandon De Young, of De Young Properties; and BSH SVP of Sales, Christopher Kaeser.    Since partnering in 2017, Bosch has donated every kitchen appliance to every Dream Home built – about 50 per year! St. Jude raises money by selling tickets for a chance to win each Dream Home with 100% of the proceeds going to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its mission to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. BSH is honored to be part of a fundraising program that helps ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for treatment, travel, housing or food. Find out more about the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway: https://lnkd.in/daBeE9g