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New Appointments in LG's Energy Solutions Division in U.K.

By The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
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NEW APPOINTMENTS: Vishavjeet Sodhi, third from left, the head of LG’s heating and a/c business in the United Kingdom and Ireland, poses with appointees to LG's Energy Solutions division in the U.K. From far left are Donghun Lee, Kevin Thomas, Sodhi, John Dixon, David Leighton, and Shaun Neuchterlein. (Courtesy of LG Electronics Business Solutions)

March 3, 2025

WEYBRIDGE, United Kingdom — LG Electronics Business Solutions has announced a series of appointments as it looks to bolster its Energy Solutions division in the U.K.

John Dixon, David Leighton, Shaun Neuchterlein, and Kevin Thomas have joined the division in a series of new roles designed to drive growth and innovation across LG’s HVAC business, the company said in a press release. The team also welcomes a new group product director, Donghun Lee, who has been appointed to lead the strategic direction of the Energy Solutions business in the U.K. market, the press release saide.

Lee main role will be product management, new product introduction, supply-chain management, and bridging the gap between LG’s headquarters and its U.K. business operations.

Dixon steps into the role of heating sales manager and will drive customer engagement and support installers through LG’s All Stars app. He formerly ran a heat pump installation business.

Leighton has been appointed national heating sales manager for distributors. He has 20 years’ experience in the plumbing and heating industry.

Neuchterlein joins LG as national distribution sales manager for the cooling division, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the HVAC industry in contracting, design, and sales.

Thomas has been appointed heating sales manager for the specification and merchant channels. With two decades of expertise, he has worked with brands such as Bristan and Vaillant Group U.K.

“LG will continue investing in high-performing individuals to deliver better service levels to customers as well as contributing to Heating and AC businesses expansion in the UK & Ireland,” said Vishavjeet Sodhi, the head of LG’s heating and a/c business in the U.K. and Ireland.

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