Meet our international Knauf Insulation Technical Solutions team! Competent bunch of experts doing their best to keep customers informed and satisfied with our products and solutions.
Kerstin Borchert, the Regional Sales Manager for Nord-West Deutschland, brings over 20 years of experience in sales to the table of Knauf Insulation German TS team. She joined the team a year ago and has been instrumental in driving the company's success in the region.
David Börjesson, our Sales Manager for Technical Solutions & OEM in the Nordics has been with Knauf Insulation since January 2018. With a background rich in international experience, he was recruited to develop our TS business in the Nordics. David loves the insulation industry for its potential to help customers save energy and promote a healthier environment. Outside of work, he enjoys ice hockey, golf, spinning classes, and hiking. David’s self-motivation and dedication make him a true asset to our team.
Romain Carayol joined Knauf Insulation Technical Solutions division two years ago as a Specification manager for France and Belgium and soon took over the management of specification team within TS. With studies in material engineering and mechanical and thermal properties at the Nancy School of Mines, he is a specialist in the performance of insulation materials with an eye for detail
Luca Cuca, Technical Advisor Technical Solutions and Systems, joined the team as a Specification Manager for Western Europe in 2020 after graduating from building construction in Milan and some experience in the USA. Concerned about global warming, climate change and environmental pollution, Luca is most passionate about designing and developing new products, and sees insulation as one of the best possibilities to reduce the impact of the human race on the natural environment.
Gamze Göksu, Business Development Senior Manager for Technical Solutions Turkey and the Middle East brings unparalleled expetise and innovation with over 25 years in technical sales and marketing in the insulation industry. As the first woman in Turkey's insulation sales team, she combines her Chemical Engineering background with a passion for sustainable solutions. Her dedication to environmental protection and energy efficiency, alongside her admiration for Knauf Insulation's innovative approach, makes her a leader in her field, embodying the belief that there is always a solution for every challenge.
Jonas van der Goot is a Sales Manager for Switzerland for the Technical Solutions division. He is a true team player who overcomes challenges with determination, experience and common sense. He says he loves his job in insulation because it’s about people: “It’s the people in the company and clients we work with that make it special.”
Meet Johan Gross, our new Specification Manager for the Nordics. Johan brings a decade of experience in business development and product management. He holds a Master of Science in Business and Economics from Luleå University, a formative experience in the northernmost part of Sweden that he cherishes. Johan has long admired Knauf Insulation and is eager to contribute to our growth. Passionate about the endless possibilities of insulation, he sees exciting times ahead for the industry. Outside of work, Johan enjoys family time and has a keen interest in handball and golf.
Pavol Harmanos is a Sales Director at Technical Solutions Eastern Europe & Marine Europe. He is a devoted father and a great colleague who inspires his team with his positive attitude and determination. He studied civil engineering and water resources management and hydrotechnics. As a child, he wanted to become a firefighter and in a way, he stayed true to the calling. With technical insulation that acts as a passive fire protection, Pavol probably prevented more fires than most of us.
Meet John Hutchison, UK Sales manager for Technical Solutions. He has been a part of our Knauf Insulation team for an impressive 21years now and with his ever-positive attitude towards everything coming his way, he has no trouble keeping his love for insulation business strong.
Jarno Krell, Inside and Regional Sales Manager, has 25 years’ experience in the insulation business. He first encountered Knauf Insulation as a client and then came on board, where today he is a valued member of our team who sees the big picture and overcomes every sales challenge he is faced with.
Agustin Perez from Barcelona is Key Account Manager Iberia and Latin America and his dedication to the insulation business is unmatched, as he has dedicated his entire career to working in the insulation sector, where he trained in both technical and commercial areas. Agustin has been a much valued member of the Knauf Insulation OEM team for 8 years and has 5 years ago joined also our TS team. At first it was a challenge for him, as the TS is a bit different from the OEM segment, but much efforts, his skills and the support from the colleagues, soon paid off and now days he feels very good in his shoes.
Aloys (Luis) Prünte, Senior Technical Segment Manager Technical Solutions Europe, has almost 25 years’ experience in the industry, of which over 14 are with Knauf Insulation. He is a reliable member of the team and is credited for rebuilding the Knauf Insulation Technical Solutions division practically from scratch. The pandemic situation has had little impact on Luis’ daily routine as he has been working remotely from home since he joined us.
Roberto Serafino, who changed his childhood dream from teaching history to building a better future with a career in the insulation business, is a dedicated Sales Manager with extensive experience. He joined the Knauf Insulation team five months ago after excelling as a Sales Manager in the CNC machines and Laser Cutting Systems industries for five years.
Ellen van Slobbe is a regional Sales Manager for BENE Technical Insulation. After studying interior and furniture design she followed her true calling to insulation where she is proud to contribute to a future with greater energy savings and emissions mitigation. In this sector that is continually improving, she is ready for the many challenges ahead.
Grégory Tanay is our Sales Manager for Technical Solutions in France. His university degrees in physical and quality management steered him away from his passion, which is traveling, but opened for him a whole new world of insulation business where he found his calling.
Erik Trabucchi, Technical Specification Manager for Italy, combines technical expertise with business acumen, with a background in civil engineering from the Polytechnic of Turin and an MBA from CESMA in Milan. Passionate about energy efficiency and sustainability, he brings a fresh perspective to the insulation industry. Erik's friendly and professional approach ensures excellent service and innovation.
Andreas Wald, Sales Manager for Technical Solutions Austria and a TIPCHECK engineer, is one of our most experienced team members with over 30 years’ experience in the company. He is cheerful and passionate about his role, in particular he is amazed by the energy savings that using proper insulation can provide, and hopes that this will give technical insulation the recognition it deserves.
Silke Weiss, Director Technical Solutions Sales DACH+BLX and Global Systems, started with us in a small technical services team over ten years ago following her studies in Economics with a focus on Marketing, Business Information and Mathematics.
