Former managing director of the Condair Group, Virender Rana, has joined LG Electronics Australia (LG) as head of Business Air Solutions.
The new appointment comes as LG continues to invest in the local HVAC market, with the delivery of products that improve the daily lives of Australians, which is in line with the company’s ‘Life’s Good’ promise.
Rana joins the company after 19 years in varying global and local roles with LG Electronics, spanning Korea, Singapore, and Australia.
Aligned with the company’s Future Vision 2030 plan to transform into a Smart Life Solution Company and accelerate B2B growth, Rana brings a strong strategic vision to bolster the LG Air Conditioning business within the Australian HVAC market.
With 23 years of professional experience in the B2B domain, HVAC solution selling and project management, Rana has returned to LG following a two-year stint as managing director and project director at Condair Group AG.
His vision is to double revenue in the next three years by developing strong sales and service infrastructure and to expand the business into heating and applied verticals.
Commenting on his new role, Rana said it is an exciting time for LG as the company expands its HVAC solutions line-up to become a Smart Life Solution Company.
“The HVAC market in Australia is transforming quickly due to climate shifts, accelerated urban growth and a strong focus on sustainability,” he said. L
“Leading the AC business unit through this period of growth and transformation is a unique opportunity, and I look forward to building strong relationships with our customers as we address these evolving challenges together.”
In addition to the head of Business Air Solutions appointment, LG Australia is also investing in the HVAC workforce with a view to grow the team across sales, marketing and product management by 33 per cent, and support the company’s aspiration to become the top HVAC brand in the industry across all divisions.
LG Electronics Australia managing director, Dan Lim, said HVAC is a key area of growth for the company.
“As we focus on accelerating our B2B growth, HVAC is a key area for us,” Lim said.
“By investing in our HVAC workforce, we aim to position LG not only as a leading brand in the market but also one that truly lives up to our ’Life’s Good’ promise, delivering products that enrich the everyday lives of Australians.
“With an expanded team, I’m looking forward to seeing the collaborative work that will drive LG’s transformative journey and bring innovative solutions to the Australian market.”