FX Mollet appointed EVP for EMEA

JAS has appointed Francois Xavier Mollet, also known as FX, as Executive Vice President of the unified EMEA region. This decision will take effect on January 1, 2026. Mollet succeeds Stefan Sigg, who is retiring after 28 years with the company. The appointment underscores JAS’s commitment to internal talent development and leadership strength.

FX Mollet brings over 30 years of experience within the company and has held various leadership positions across multiple continents. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Sales for the EMEA region, where he played a key role in strengthening the commercial focus and driving growth initiatives.

Marco Rebuffi, President and CEO of JAS, commented on Mollet’s appointment: “FX’s career reflects the strength and continuity of leadership at JAS. His deep understanding of our business, our markets, and our people gives me great confidence as we prepare the EMEA region for the next phase.”

Strategic Direction and Support from Experienced Leaders

In his new role, Mollet will lead the overall strategy and performance of the EMEA region. He will ensure that regional priorities align with global objectives while fostering strong local leadership. He will be supported by an experienced leadership team responsible for various subregions, including Mikael Forsberg for Northern Europe, Volker Werner for Central Europe, Ingo Goldhammer for Western Europe, Gianpaolo Belotti for Italy, Erwin Wittemaier for the Middle East, and Bruce Gerber for South Africa.

This leadership structure highlights JAS’s commitment to investing in internal talent and promoting collaboration between regions. The goal is to provide customers with consistent value through a locally focused and globally aligned organization.

JAS also expresses gratitude to Stefan Sigg for his exceptional leadership and lasting contributions that have shaped the EMEA organization and prepared it for the future.

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