Executive team
Chris McGeehan
Group Chief Executive Officer
As a successful experienced executive operating internationally, Chris’s career has taken him from the practical managing of operations and services to overall responsibility for directing operational and financial business performance.
Throughout his career Chris has focused on attaining technical and business excellence by consistently delivering and exceeding set objectives. This approach has helped Chris lead companies from start-up, through extensive change and controlled expansion, moving smaller businesses into fully integrated business units operating within large PLCs.
Chris has wide-ranging experience in acquisitions, fund raising, disposals, underperforming businesses, distressed businesses, family businesses lacking succession capability and management buy-outs. His success stems from clarity of focus, hard work, persistence and resilience in the face of resistance and adversity, excellent technical knowledge, commercial insight and astuteness, and the ability to engage, inspire and motivate people.
Wenceslau Carvalho
Vice President Americas
Wenceslau has more than 30 years of experience acquired with multinational companies, including Alcan (Novelis), BASF and Confab Brazil. Starting his working life with Bundy as an intern on product development engineering, Wenceslau worked his way up the organisation to become general manager and Bundy’s US business development director. He is now a member of the executive team and holds the position of Vice President, Americas.
With extensive business experience, Wenceslau has conducted negotiations with customers and suppliers across the US and Latin America. He has knowledge of a variety of areas across the organisation, including finance, process engineering, HR and manufacturing.
Communication, strong negotiation skills and a hands-on approach have been key to his success in business development, as an engineer and a manager.
Inan Onelge
Vice President Turkey
As a qualified engineer, Inan began his career as a Quality Engineer before being promoted to business unit manager. Having worked with various multinational firms as a plant manager, Inan took on responsibility for Bundy operations in Turkey in 2017, and in 2018 he was appointed general manager of Bundy Refrigeration Turkey and Hungary, and is now Vice President Turkey.
With an extensive career in refrigeration, Inan has experience in manufacturing systems, engineering and quality systems. He is an expert on welding and assembly processes and has played a key role in several lean transformations.
His leadership style is focused on excellence, coaching and directive mentoring and Inan’s experience and personal qualities have enabled him to manage various company transformations, whilst creating a collaboratıve environment.
Sertuğ Özgür
Group Chief Financial Officer
As a determined finance professional, Sertuğ is experienced in a variety of industries with multinational companies, ranging from the oils and fats industry to household appliances.
He has directed a range of functional and operational finance management tasks, including strategic business planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial statement analysis, costing, cash flow management, capex management, audit and tax.
Throughout his career, Sertuğ’s main objective has been improving business performance and ensuring accurate and timely reporting. He is adept at identifying challenges and proposing solutions to management teams and business owners.
Sertuğ’s strength stems from his hard work, confidence, analytical thinking, technical knowledge, self-motivation and resistance in the face of complex environments.
Jim Peden
Vice President Europe
Jim Peden brings a wealth of experience to Bundy’s operations in Germany, Italy and Hungary. His expertise in capital investment delivery, asset management and operational excellence are key to his role as Vice President in this important region.
Jim graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen and holds an MBA from the University of Bradford, England. His career includes a host of international achievements having worked in the UK, Europe, Middle East and North America.
Throughout an impressive career in engineering and management, Jim has delivered board level guidance and expert advisory services, covering strategic developments, operational transitions and investments, and FID diligence transactions to PLC, AIM companies and independent clients.
Key management
Jamie Searle
Group Corporate Assurance Manager
Jamie is a highly experienced HSEQ and corporate assurance professional who oversees Bundy Refrigeration’s corporate standards.
Having worked with clients in many countries, cultures and sectors, Jamie brings a wealth of global experience to support Bundy Refrigeration as it applies fair, honest, respectful, and safe standards across its business units.
His key strengths are in environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, including corporate social responsibility (CSR) and climate change. His expertise also includes establishing standards in business ethics and business conduct as well as managing external providers within supply chains.
Jamie acts as an HSEQ and corporate assurance consultant for Quensh HSEQ Specialists, a global HSEQ consultancy appointed by Bundy Refrigeration as its HSEQ and business conduct advisor.
Lucas Costacurta
Head of Engineering, Brazil
Lucas is a mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience in multinational companies like Schneider Electric, Sanmina and Diebold Nixdorf acting in the fields of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.
His background includes management experience in all manufacturing processes including product development, quality, process and industrial engineering, material planning, distribution centre management, costs and management of business units.
During his career, Lucas accomplished important projects such as the transfer and startup of new plants and the turnaround of business performance. He has experience in structured work to reduce costs, building teams focused on results, and implementation of new products and processes.
Lucas is analytic in his approach, focused on results, and has strong management skills based on LeanSix Sigma methodology to deliver operational excellence.
He started at Bundy Refrigeration in 2017 as a consultant, taking over as Curitiba plant manager in 2018.
Matteo Codecasa
Head of Product Development
Matteo is a mechanical engineer with over 15 years of experience in R&D for product development and innovation in heat transfer and energy conversion technologies, with a particular focus on bridging the gap between the design concept of new technical solutions and the creation of innovative and commercially viable products.
His career as an expert R&D engineer includes key roles in network research for the engineering of new energy conversion technologies, and as product development manager in heat-pump, cooling appliances and components.
He joined Bundy Refrigeration in 2014 with a major role in the R&D team for product development focused on improving innovation processes and time-to-market effectiveness as a key factor in the successful launch of new products. With responsibility of R&D resources for functional design, cooling analysis and engineering, prototype modelling and experimental laboratory, Matteo substantially contributed to conceiving and implementing a new generation of components for the cooling cycle, offering cutting-edge features and improved performance in all product lines.
Gian Luigi Freddo
Plant Manager, Italy
Gian Luigi’s career began in the automotive industry, where he worked as an application engineer and then a project manager, with a particular interest in building prototypes.
His career with Bundy Refrigeration began 17 years ago, beginning as a quality engineer before becoming sales manager handling a number of key customer portfolios.
Throughout his career, Gian Luigi has managed many ISO certifications and is adept at implementing effective quality systems. His technical background has enabled Gian Luigi to concentrate on quality management and he became quality manager for Bundy’s Italian operation in 2009 before taking on responsibility for the group in March 2019.
Gian Luigi is a professional who focusses on professional respect, trust and the importance of developing trustful relationships with customers and colleagues alike.
Sascha Wieland
Plant Manager/Prokurist
Sascha Wieland has held various positions at Bundy Refrigeration’s manufacturing facility in Germany since joining the company in 2012. He began his career in the research and development department when the company embarked on its Aluminium Wing Tube (AWT) concept. Sascha, who is now plant manager, remains heavily involved in R&D, specifically in areas of feasibility, design, construction, and prototyping.
In 2014, Sascha also got involved in sales, an aspect of the job he continues to this day working alongside sales manager, Marco Flores. The following year, he played a pivotal role in bringing AWT into production for the product’s first wing tube customer. Sascha was later appointed technical/maintenance manager in 2018 and became production manager of the German plant two years later.
Before joining Bundy Refrigeration, Sascha had a background in house heating and air conditioning technology. He went on to study mechanical engineering, specialising in construction and manufacturing technology. After graduating, Sascha worked in the automotive industry.
Sascha is determined, single-minded and ambitious individual who values teamwork and the importance of engaging and motivating employees.
Görkem Poyracıklı
Plant Manager, Turkey
Görkem has a degree in mechanical engineering and a postgraduate degree in business administration. He began his career as a design engineer in a company that made press die and injection moulds for the automotive and white goods industries.
He joined Bundy Turkey as production engineer in 2019 and has played a key role in increasing efficiency, documenting job descriptions, and lean production study/planning.
Görkem took on a critical role in relocating Bundy Turkey to its new Manisa plant in 2020, and managed the smooth transition through hard work, sound planning and discipline.
His strengths include analytical thinking, technical knowledge and a disciplined approach to work. He is now applying these strengths to his new position as plant manager of our modern facility in Turkey.
Lajos Sulyok
Plant Manager, Hungary
After completing his studies at the Technical University of Budapest, Lajos began his career producing parts for the automotive industry.
He has been with Bundy Refrigeration for over 20 years and has extensive production experience, having previously been responsible for both the painting and evaporator production lines. Lajos later managed continuous improvement projects as a Process Engineer.
Since 2004 Lajos has been a member of Bundy’s sales team in Hungary. His experience has been invaluable in forming strong relationships with OEM clients, where his understanding of technical issues, quality and commercial negotiation are seen as key assets.
Mauricio Castro
Manufacturing Manager, Pindamonhangaba, Brazil
Mauricio is an industrial mechanical engineer with over 25 years’ experience in industrial management and operations. He has an MBA in Business Management and training in methodologies such as WCM and Lean Six Sigma.
Since February 2024, he has been Manufacturing Manager at Bundy Refrigeration – Pindamonhangaba unit, leading the operation with a focus on industrial excellence.
Throughout his career, he has led operations and industrial start-ups in large multinationals such as Heatcraft Refrigeration, Sany Heavy Industry, Tarkett Flooring, Alestis Aerospace and Bundy Refrigeration, working in the metallurgy, refrigeration, civil construction, aeronautics and vinyl coatings segments. He has a strong interface with HR, quality, engineering, purchasing and finance areas, as well as outstanding competence in managing industrial indicators and optimising operational resources.
With a strategic focus on safety, efficiency, profitability and team development, he has generated consistent results through continuous improvement projects and increased manufacturing performance.
Willians Kowalski
Manufacturing Manager, Curitiba & Maracanau, Brazil
With extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with strategic areas, he stands out for leading continuous improvement projects, defining and monitoring KPIs, optimising processes and building relationships with customers and suppliers.
He has a degree in Mechanical Production Process Technology, a postgraduate degree in Production Engineering and is currently studying for an MBA in Industrial Management with an emphasis on Industry 4.0. His practical approach, technical knowledge and focus on results have been decisive for the development and sustainable growth of the Curitiba operation.
Jose Antonio Vicente
Head of Finance, Brazil
José Antonio is Head of Finance at Bundy Refrigeration since 2024. An economist with a degree from PUC-SP, he has 40 years’ experience in setting up operational and financial structures in startups, M&A processes, privatisations, IPOs and turnarounds in large national and foreign groups, working in the industrial, capital goods, agribusiness, mining, pharmaceutical and infrastructure sectors.
Over the last two decades, he has worked with large public and private groups, conducting greenfield projects, financial management of brownfield assets, debt restructuring and fundraising.
He has a postgraduate degree in Financial Administration, an MBA in Controllership, a lato sensu master’s degree in financial and accounting sciences and is an IBGC-certified board member, with dual certification in the areas of administration and tax.
Melina Sampaio
HR Manager, Brazil
Melina Sampaio has over 18 years of experience in human resources, having worked for large companies with an international presence, such as Oxiteno, MSD Pharmaceuticals, and Embraer.
She began her career as an intern in a consulting firm and went on to build a solid trajectory focused on human and organisational development, working strategically with leaders and teams to drive performance, engagement, and organisational culture. She has been part of Bundy´s team since 2023.
Throughout her career, she has led initiatives related to organisational restructuring and culture, career and performance management, corporate education, and diversity and inclusion, always with a strong focus on business results and long-term sustainability.