André Thönes brings over two decades of experience in B2B distribution with electrical distribution specialist, Sonepar. Most recently, he was the chief commercial officer of Sonepar Germany.
Early in his career, he held roles in in purchasing, sales and post-merger integration before moving into senior leadership as managing director of Otto Kuhmann, an operating company of Sonepar Germany.
After the acquisition of Rexel Germany by Sonepar, he led the successor company DEG Deutsche Elektro-Gruppe, before being appointed managing director of Sonepar’s southern region in Germany.
Commenting on the appointment, Rubix Group CEO Martin Thomsen said: “André is a great hire for us. His successful track record in a business that reflects our focus on technical services, digital solutions and key accounts made him an ideal fit for Rubix.”
André Thönes said: “The Rubix strategy of supplying not only first-class products but also innovative and future-oriented solutions offers strong growth potential. I look forward to a new challenge and continuing the Rubix success story.”
Rubix is Europe’s largest supplier of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul products and services. It was created from the merger of IPH with Brammer in 2017, following the acquisition of Brammer by Advent International. From around 650 locations across 22 countries, 8,500 employees help to identify, install and provide a leading range of industrial products and services to more than 220,000 customers. The business had combined sales of €2.4bn in 2021 and is a leader distributor in bearings, transmission and automation, fluid power, machining, assembly, tools and protective equipment. In Germany, Rubix is represented by the ZITEC, KISTENPFENNIG, Brammer, Lerbs, Gondrom and Schäfer Technik brands.
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