Philadelphia, PA — September 5, 2024 — Almo Corporation, the largest independent distributor of appliances, professional AV/electronics, furniture and housewares in the U.S., today announced that Maggie Kassebaum has been named Senior Vice President for its Premium Appliances division, effective immediately.
An inclusive and progressive senior leader with nearly 25 years of experience in consumer home appliances and retail consumer finance, Kassebaum oversees strategy, revenue and profitability for the division. She is accountable for leading all business-building activities, including new business development, product sales, sales support, product management, and marketing to enable growth for Almo Corporation’s Premium Appliances division, which includes a range of professional-grade luxury indoor and outdoor home brands.
Almo Corporation Chief Executive Officer Martin Szpiro said, “Maggie’s expertise in product management, sales and digital transformation will benefit our strong, committed customers, dealers and manufacturing partners as well as our channel community of resellers, architects, builders and designers. Her background brings an experienced, analytical perspective, equipping her to steer Almo’s Premium Appliances division to future growth opportunities.”
Prior to Almo Corporation, Kassebaum was Senior Vice President & General Manager, Luxury Retail for Synchrony (formerly GE Retail Finance) where she managed credit partnerships with luxury brands. She’s held nearly two decades of leadership roles at GE and Haier Smart Home, most recently as Vice President of U.S. Sales for Fisher & Paykel Appliances. She began her career as a Civil/Structural Design Engineer at Bechtel Corporation.
Kassebaum has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky and an Executive MBA from Bellarmine University. She is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and licensed Professional Engineer.
About Almo Corporation
Since 1946, Almo Corporation has served as the largest independent distributor of appliances, consumer electronics, professional Audio/Video equipment, furniture and housewares in the United States. Meeting the needs of retailers across the country, Almo operates nine regional distribution facilities with over 2.5 million square feet of warehousing. Almo focuses on the following major business segments: professional AV/electronics, hospitality, drone solutions, major appliances, premium appliances and home & living. For more information, go to www.almo.com.
About DCC Technology
In December 2021, Almo Corporation was acquired by DCC Technology. Almo continues to operate business as usual, maintaining its brand heritage and service in the market whilst leveraging the benefits of the DCC Technology group.
DCC Technology is part of DCC Plc, a FTSE 100 company. It is a global collective of unique and specialist distribution businesses dedicated to enabling the growth and progress of its customers, vendors, and people. Leading with its 4,800 people and an entrepreneurial spirit, DCC Technology is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where differences are celebrated and new ideas thrive to drive innovation in its industry. As progress makers, DCC Technology provides the technology the world needs, supporting over 2,700 brands with reach and 35,000 customers with solutions. Its Professional, Lifestyle, and Information Technology businesses enhance experiences, enrich lifestyles, and promote faster connections, respectively. United by an agile spirit and purpose to make progress happen, DCC Technology strives to simplify complexity and make markets for its partners, shaping the future of technology.
Visit https://www.dcctechnology.com/ to learn more.
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