The new head of the Spanish subsidiary takes up the position with the aim of boosting the brand's sustainable growth and strengthening its market position.

Hansgrohe announces the appointment of Gonçalo Barral as the new general manager of hansgrohe Spain. In this role, he will be responsible for the strategic direction and development of the business in the Spanish market, leading a new phase focused on consolidating the company's sustainable growth and strengthening its relationships with customers, specifiers, and partners.

Gonçalo Barral has a solid professional track record in general management, business development, and team leadership in international environments. Throughout his career, he has accumulated extensive experience managing organizations focused on long-term growth and value creation, with a team- and customer-centric approach.

In his new role, Gonçalo Barral will be responsible for defining and executing Hansgrohe Spain's strategy, strengthening relationships with key players in the sector, and continuing to consolidate the brand's position as a benchmark in premium bathroom and kitchen solutions, where design, technological innovation, and responsible use of resources converge.

The Spanish subsidiary of the brand occupies a prominent place in the company's history and international development. Spain was hansgrohe's first international subsidiary, a milestone that marked the beginning of its global expansion and laid the foundation for a presence that now extends to more than 150 countries. Since then, hansgrohe Spain has played a key role in establishing the brand and supporting industry professionals.

With this appointment, hansgrohe Spain strengthens its management structure and consolidates its commitment to close and strategic leadership, aligned with the global vision of the Hansgrohe Group and focused on continuing to offer solutions that improve people's lives through water.

“I am taking on this new challenge with great enthusiasm and a strong sense of responsibility. Hansgrohe is a brand with a solid track record, a strong commitment to sustainability, and a highly professional team. My goal is to continue driving its growth in Spain, working closely with customers and partners, and reinforcing a value proposition based on innovation, quality, sustainability, and design ,” said Gonçalo Barral upon his appointment. Barral also acknowledged the work of the entire team and his predecessors at the helm of the subsidiary, highlighting their contribution to the development and positioning of hansgrohe in the Spanish market, as well as the legacy upon which this new phase is built.