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Compact Kitchens Offer Big Impact Across the Residential Market

When: December 8, 2022

Presented by:
Jennifer Bradley, Vice President of Product Management, Fisher & Paykel

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What You Will Learn

With individuals moving out of, and now back into, urban areas in addition to the spike in remodeling across the whole residential sector, the need for solutions catering to small spaces has arguably never been higher.

Jen Bradley, Vice President of Product Management at Fisher & Paykel North America, will discuss the topic of compact living as it relates to the kitchen and why it is such a timely topic. The presentation will incorporate how compact living kitchen solutions have evolved over the last decade and how compact solutions have been enhanced to offer greater design excellence, innovation, and social responsibility to the market.

Thanks to technology, health and wellness features available across a variety of kitchen solutions applicable within compact design schemes, there is a solution for all accessibility/user profile (ADA compliant) requirements and budgets.

During this session, you will:

  • Identify the ways in which small kitchens can be made to have a big impact on users across remodeling and new build projects.
  • Grasp the trend of compact living; from what to look for when selecting appliances to how to maximize space, efficiencies, and functionality.
  • Discover the scope of accessible products available to designers, architects, specifiers, builders communities on the market that are tailored to small space requirements

 

Featured Presenter

Jennifer Bradley – Vice President of Product Management – Fisher & Paykel North America

Jennifer Bradley is a passionate executive with over twenty years of experience managing and marketing products across the luxury lifestyle industry. As Vice President of Product Management at Fisher & Paykel, she is responsible for the vision, strategic planning, execution and profitability of the company’s product lines for the North American market.

Previous to joining the New Zealand-founded appliance brand in 2020, Jennifer held leadership product and marketing roles at DITA and Oakley. Her thoughtful approach, visionary leadership and influential communication allows her to successfully manage across teams and support Fisher & Paykel’s goals through execution of comprehensive brand strategy and successful partnerships across product categories. Jennifer is a passionate thought leader and enjoys networking, learning, and sharing ideas across the A&D industry.

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The globally operating Geberit Group is a European leader in the field of sanitary products. Geberit operates with a strong local presence in most European countries, providing unique added value when it comes to sanitary technology. The production network encompasses 29 production facilities. The Group is headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland.

In North America, Geberit provides concealed systems for wall-hung toilets and fixtures. Geberit systems improve the look of any bathroom by hiding unsightly plumbing hardware. Replacing a standard toilet with the Geberit system results in more usable space, improved hygiene, and better accessibility. The unique dual-flush valve saves water and is practically maintenance-free. Geberit also offers cable-controlled bath waste and overflows in a variety of designer finishes. Critical working parts are outside the waterway, ensuring years of trouble-free operation.

With around 12,000 employees in around 50 countries, Geberit generated sales of CHF 3.1 billion in 2019. The Geberit shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and have been included in the SMI (Swiss Market Index) since 2012.

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