03/03/2025
CAREL Deutschland announced a key change within its leadership team – Björn Donners has taken on the role of Managing Director. With over 12 years of experience in the company, Donners has played a significant role in the success of the group’s German subsidiary as HVAC Sales Manager. His expertise and dedication will continue to drive the company's development with competence and determination.
Björn Donners and Frank Lauer of CAREL Deutschland (left to right)
Frank Lauer, the outgoing Managing Director and one of the first employees of the subsidiary, which was founded in 1996, will remain with the company, contributing his extensive experience and in-depth industry knowledge. He will support the optimization of commercial functions and actively participate in the transition process to ensure the long-term continuity and sustainability of the company’s strategy. His focus will be on enhancing existing structures while also introducing new initiatives for the future success of CAREL Deutschland.
"It has been a great pleasure and an honor to work with our customers, partners and colleagues. The trust-based and successful collaboration of recent years has been of immense personal importance to me. I would like to thank everyone for their trust and commitment. The long-standing partnerships with our customers remain a key priority for both me and the entire team, and I am confident that under Björn Donners’ new leadership, these relationships will be further strengthened and successfully developed,” said Lauer.
About CAREL
CAREL is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of control solutions for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, and systems for improving indoor air quality. The company designs its products so as to bring energy savings and reduce environmental impact, thanks to the combination of the most advanced technologies and customized services, aimed at optimizing the performance of equipment and systems. Founded in 1973, CAREL employs more than 2,000 people, with consolidated revenues of more than 650 million euros in 2023 (+19.3% over 2022) and operates through 47 branches and 15 fully-owned production plants. For more information, visit https://www.carel.com.
