About Us Breadcrumb Home About Us WHO WE ARE Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, dedicated to supporting technological, societal and environment change around the globe. Our purpose is to improve lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet by delivering solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. With nearly 38,000 employees around the world, we work hard every day to make the buildings of tomorrow more sustainable and connected for everyone. In New Zealand, Legrand distributes products under eight brands: Legrand, HPM, Bticino, Starline, Raritan, Trical, MSS and Vass. Discontent with making purely functional products, we aim to set the benchmark for both technological innovation and inspirational design of everyday items, boosting the profile of modern electrical systems within both the Trade and Consumer sectors. To offer the most efficient and comprehensive solutions for an array of building projects, we continue to develop and hone a broad and diversified product range, so you can enjoy the convenience of working with one trusted supplier who will support you before, during and after the installation process. Through this integration of operation, ergonomics and elegance, we continually rise to the challenge of developing product lines that will continue to enrich our customers’ lives into future living. Our Team Meet our Executive Team Palash Nandy CEO Australia & New Zealand Palash Nandy CEO Australia & New Zealand As CEO, Palash drives Legrand ANZ to be more customer centric and continually improve efficiency in its operations. Aligning the entire organisation towards the stated objectives, he seeks to consolidate Legrand’s leadership position in ANZ by launching new products, targeting new market segments, and leading the transformation of the organisation. Articulate, committed and a team player, Palash is one of those rare people who can translate the organisation’s vision and strategies into tangible results. In his highly successful management career, he has been thoroughly respected for his unique leadership traits and global perspective. He has a reputation for managing diverse teams, incorporating the best practices, and encouraging cross-functional team participation. Palash also strongly believes in having fun at work. With a team of around 400 professionals at Legrand ANZ, Palash has been a guiding force and led them to generate business value for clients through reliable, cost-effective, and consistent high-quality products and solutions. Palash joined the Legrand Group as a Sales Executive, in 1990 and has grown through the ranks. He has held several positions in India and France across Sales, Marketing & Strategic Planning. He was the CEO of Numeric, a brand of Legrand, before his current assignment and prior to that held a position as the Group VP Strategic Planning, based in Paris. In his spare time, he loves listening to music and reading. He is also extremely passionate about new advances in the field of IoT and Digitalisation. Rina Tuioti Human Resources Director Rina Tuioti Human Resources Director As the Human Resources Director for Australia and New Zealand, Rina is responsible for ensuring that the entire human resources operation is carried out smoothly and effectively. Supported by an experienced team of HR professionals, covering all aspects of the employee experience, she has a strong focus on the development, health, and well-being of our people. Rina has a Bachelor of Business and post-graduate qualifications in Human Resources. She has over 20 years' experience in HR management, over a diverse range of companies and industries. Rina joined Legrand in 2016 and is passionate about helping people create careers they love! Paul Barron R&D Director Paul Barron R&D Director Behind the technology and design of Legrand’s ever-growing product range, our Technical Director Paul supports our organisation’s research and development team, electrical safety compliance, standardisation and intellectual property. Paul determines, implements and monitors strategies to deliver Legrand’s commercial objectives. Bringing to the team over 27 years of technical experience, Paul also obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering through The University of New South Wales and Master's of Engineering from University of Technology, Sydney. Paul has a extensive background in building automation and connected devices through the development of key Legrand automation and connected platforms. Fabienne Herault Marketing Director Fabienne Herault Marketing Director With a career spanning over 20 years with the Legrand Group, Fabienne brings a wealth of knowledge to the Australian & New Zealand teams. Fabienne started with sales in France, followed by different positions in marketing, including a position of team manager in the Electrical Infrastructure SBU. After 4 years as Marketing Manager in Morocco, she joined the Australian and New Zealand team in 2022 to share her passion for Marketing & Communications. Fabienne oversees roadmaps, brand strategy as well as business opportunities and ongoing market trends. Jeff Buttler Country Manager New Zealand Jeff Buttler Country Manager New Zealand As New Zealand’s Country Manager, Jeff fulfils the responsibility of ensuring the management and proper execution of the launch and development of local Legrand services and product offerings within NZ. Overseeing product offerings, Jeff monitors products from production to the marketing distribution stage. Leading both New Zealand subsidiaries Legrand, Trical and MSS, Jeff manages and leads approximately 175 employees. Jeff holds over 33 years of experience within the electrical industry, with numerous senior positions and 19 years amongst electrical wholesaling and 15 years with suppliers. Jeff joined Legrand 13 years ago to assume his current role and the responsibility of P&L in NZ. Legrand & HPM History This is the story of how two iconic brands in electrical, on opposite sides of the globe came together to form an electrical powerhouse in Australia. Today, Legrand is a world leader in electrical manufacturing employing over 39,000 employees worldwide and is known in the industry for its quality products and innovative technology. view details 1904 Frederic Legrand and Mr Betoule take over a porcelain factory in Limoges, a f... view details 1919 Legrand starts manufacturing switches in addition to tableware to maximise th... view details 1924 The company is called Legrand. view details 1933 In Sydney, Australia, Herman Plastic Moulding was formed by Doris and Berthol... view details 1944 Jean Vespieren and Edouard Decoster take over management of... view details 1948 HPM wins the Sunbeam contract to make plugs and inlets for ... view details 1949 After a fire that completely destroyed the factory the deci... view details 1950 HPM starts making plugs and sockets under the HPM brand for... view details 1966 The first Legrand subsidiary is set-up outside of France in... view details 1976 Peter Simon became the Managing Director of HPM.... view details 1983 HPM is sold to Legrand for the first time. The foreign mini... view details 1988 HPM releases its most successful range: Excel. The first ra... view details 1989 Legrand purchases BTicino – Italy’s number one manufact... view details 1996 HPM purchases Nelson Industries, a lighting brand. view details 1997 Legrand purchases Australian emergency lighting manufacture... view details 2005 Legrand purchases Cablofil – one of the world’s best-known brands in cabl... view details 2006 Axiom, the first wireless emergency lighting system in Aust... view details 2007 HPM is officially acquired and joins the Legrand Group of B... view details 2008 The Legrand slide Connect G2 Exit Sign wins the Australian ... view details 2010 Arteor is launched: The single largest range of its kind in... view details 2011 The next generation of iconic HPM range, Excel Life is laun... view details 2012 New HPM Legrand head office opens: Uniting R&D, Logistics, Manufacturing,... view details 2018 GALAXY - Connected Emergency Lighting System is launched. A wireless eme... CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY At Legrand, Corporate Social Responsibility lies at the foundation of our business, our development strategy and the new challenges we face. For many years now, Legrand has worked with its customers and partners to ensure profitable, lasting and responsible growth in its operations. This is how we meet the environmental, business and social challenges facing the world today and tomorrow. DISCOVER MORE Our Brands HPM Bticino Cablofil See all Brands
