Jim Peden

Vice President Bundy 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.

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 Germany

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.

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.

Marco Flores

Head of Sales Bundy Europe

Marco joined Bundy at the beginning of 2020. He began his career more than 25 years ago and has held various roles within world-class organisations.

He manages a diverse international customer portfolio, including a number of major OEMs in the refrigeration appliance market.

Marco believes teamwork is what makes Bundy Refrigeration special. Consistently delivering customer satisfaction is his number one priority. He works closely with other corporate functions to ensure these quality standards are met; standards clients have come to expect in a highly competitive and demanding marketplace.

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.