SINGAPORE (Sept. 12, 2014) –Grundfos has named Okay Barutçu as its new regional managing director for the Asia Pacific region. He takes over for Poul Due Jensen, who—after seven years in Singapore—is returning to assume the position of senior vice president for branding, marketing and guest services at Grundfos’ global headquarters in Denmark. Previously, Barutçu was area managing director for ASEAN and general manager for Grundfos Singapore. He has been part of the company’s Asia Pacific management team and has been involved in its strategy formulation and ground operations since May 2011. “Okay Barutçu has held a number of senior management positions within Grundfos during the last eight years. His international business insights, in-market experience in the Asia Pacific and strong background in engineering and manufacturing environments will be instrumental in his new role,” said Søren Ø. Sørensen, executive vice president of sales. In his new role, Barutçu will lead a team of 1,100 employees and spearhead opportunities for Grundfos’ development and expansion in the Asia Pacific region. He is looking at doubling the region’s revenue in the next five years. He also plans to leverage what the Grundfos brand represents—water industry expertise and global sustainability. “My highest priority would be to continue expanding our business and support our partners through innovative technologies, customer-centric solutions and strong local presence,” Barutçu said. “Together with our expert regional team and strategic partners in the region, who are also leaders in their field of expertise, we will be charting the market opportunities for the next lap together.” Grundfos is a Danish pump manufacturer established in 1945. It offers a full-range of optimized water solutions with modular, energy-efficient and intelligent products and services that can be tailored for industrial, water utility, water supply as well urban and agricultural applications.
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