Worcester Bosch has introduced that its CEO, Carl Arntzen, might be retiring in early 2026. He might be succeeded by present Gross sales & Advertising Director, Jo Shepherd, who has been with the enterprise on its authorized board since 2022. 

Carl joined the enterprise as one of many first interns for Worcester Warmth Programs within the early 80’s and have become a Design Engineer in 1985. He then developed by way of quite a few features together with Engineering, Product Administration, Discipline Service and Gross sales. He was appointed CEO in 2011. 

Talking of his departure, Carl Arntzen commented; “I’m extremely happy with what Worcester Bosch has achieved over the last decade. Now we have navigated a fast-evolving market, launched new applied sciences to our portfolio, and continued to develop and foster our loyal installer base. All while delivering environment friendly and dependable heat to houses throughout the UK. 

“Though I’m wanting ahead to my retirement, I depart with fond recollections of my time on the firm. I’ll miss my colleagues – many who’ve turn out to be shut pals – and the purchasers and connections I’ve made throughout the heating business over time. Jo has confirmed she is a superb chief who will information the corporate by way of the subsequent stage of its evolution. I’m proud at hand over the reins to her and need her the most effective of luck.” 

Jo Shepherd, mentioned; “Carl’s contribution to each our firm and the broader business as an entire is monumental. He has expertly helped us navigate by way of a altering panorama, setting us up for continued success and for that I and all of us at Worcester Bosch are extraordinarily grateful. We want him all the most effective in his future endeavours.”

Carl Arntzen will formally step down on 31 March 2026.