Zippo promotes Guido Heuvelmann to Managing Director Europe

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Heuvelmann is named Managing Director, Zippo Europe

The Zippo Manufacturing Company has announced the promotion of Guido Heuvelmann to the position of Managing Director, Zippo Europe.

He will be responsible for the management of Zippo European subsidiaries covering Germany, Austria, Benelux, Switzerland, Poland, UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal and Andorra.

Heuvelmann joined Zippo’s joint venture, Zippo GmbH, in 1994 as Sales Manager for Germany and Austria. In the late 90s, he was promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing.

Heuvelmann oversaw the expansion of the company’s sales territory in 2003 to include the Benelux countries. In 2009, he was named Managing Director of Zippo GmbH.

Zippo Senior Vice President Global Sales Richard Finlow said: “We are excited to bring Mr. Heuvelmann’s extensive sales and management experience to this position. His business acumen, creativity, and enthusiasm for the Zippo brand make him a perfect fit for this position driving Zippo Europe to its next stage of growth.”

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