“I am delighted to provide this testimonial for David Meyerowitz, who served as the Chief Executive Officer for Haier Europe UK & Ireland for six years from 2017 – 2023.

David gave 33 years of continuous service, since first joining Candy Group in April 1990. His progression to CEO has been via many successfully undertaken senior roles; from Divisional Sales at Candy, to Managing Director at Hoover Candy Group, to his final role as CEO of Haier Europe UK & Ireland. He was a main board director for the group entities in the UK.

He has contributed over 40 years of service to the Domestic Appliance industry in retail and manufacturing along with an extensive list of senior level relationships with trade customers, suppliers, media and the local communities. David is a well-known and highly respected figure in the industry and was a Board Director of the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA).

As the European CEO of Haier Europe, I had the privilege of closely working with David for 5 years during which he has demonstrated leadership, vision, strategic acumen, and a relentless commitment to driving business growth and success.

Over the years, his vision and strategic thinking resulted in the successful implementation of various initiatives, leading to significant revenue expansion and market share gains. Furthermore, his financial acumen, pragmatic approach and strong decision-making abilities ensured the company’s growth over several years.

David is a strong communicator which enabled the recruitment of numerous top talents and sponsored the accreditation from the Top Employer Institute for the UK & Ireland business, the first in Haier globally to achieve it.

He has direct experience of four mergers and acquisitions during his employment. He has solid experience in managing through crisis situations and financial restructuring, whilst keeping the loyal support from all stakeholders.

During David’s time as CEO, he has skillfully steered the UK & Ireland organisation through dynamic market conditions and numerous industry challenges like BREXIT and the Covid-19 Pandemic.

As a CEO, David is approachable and personable, with dedication to employee development and well-being. It is with confidence that I recommend David Meyerowitz for any leadership position. He possesses a good combination of strategic vision, operational expertise, and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in the roles of Chair, Chief Executive, Managing Director, Non-Executive Director, Board Advisor, or Mentor.

I have no doubt that he will make valuable contributions to any organisation that he becomes a part of.”