Press Release

Eurovent Middle East announces new Board leadership for 2026–2028

08 October 2026

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Dubai, 8 October 2026 – Eurovent Middle East has elected its Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term, reaffirming its leadership team while welcoming two new Board members. The election took place during the association’s Annual Meeting in Dubai on 8 October 2026.

Andrea Cavalet, Regional General Manager of EPTA Middle East, has been re-elected as President, while Morten Schmelzer, Head of Group Public Affairs at Systemair Group, continues as Vice-President.

Joining the Board are Alexander Abrass, Head of Sales, Danfoss Climate Solutions, and Andrea Paltrinieri, General Manager, LU-VE Middle East. They fill two vacant Board positions and bring additional expertise from across the regional HVAC&R industry.

The Board for 2026–2028 further consists of:

Alexander Abrass, Head of Sales, Danfoss Climate Solutions
Andrea Cavalet, Regional General Manager, EPTA Middle East
Pieter Jan Dewulf, General Manager, Baltimore Aircoil Middle East
Marco Duarte, General Manager, ebm-papst Middle East
Dani Elamana, Projects and Technical Director, Camfil Middle East
Andrea Paltrinieri, General Manager, LU-VE Middle East
Fred Penhall, Managing Director, CAREL Middle East
Morten Schmelzer, Head of Group Public Affairs, Systemair Group
Francesco Scuderi, Borne Board Member, Eurovent Association
Lubna Shaikh, Head of Business Development, Trosten

Together with the two newly elected Board members, the re-elected leadership provides Eurovent Middle East with a strong combination of continuity, industry expertise and renewed perspectives as the association enters its next phase of development.

A key milestone during the new Board’s term will be the 10th anniversary of Eurovent Middle East in 2027. Established in 2017, the association has grown into an important platform for the HVAC&R industry in the region, supporting its members and stakeholders through industry guidance, advocacy, technical expertise, education and certification.

Andrea Cavalet, President of Eurovent Middle East, said:

“It is a great honour to continue serving as President of Eurovent Middle East. I would like to thank our members and my fellow Board members for the trust they have placed in me. Eurovent Middle East has come a long way since its beginnings in 2017, and I am proud of what we have achieved together.

“Looking ahead, our role is becoming even more important as the regional regulatory landscape continues to evolve. We will further strengthen our efforts to provide industry guidance, advocacy and education, while supporting our members in addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead. I invite all stakeholders to join us in this effort and to become part of this exciting journey.”

Markus Lattner, Managing Director of Eurovent Middle East, added:

“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all our Board members for their dedication and commitment to Eurovent Middle East. The re-election of our President, Vice-President and Board members, together with the addition of two new members, provides a strong foundation of continuity while bringing renewed energy and perspectives to our work.

“Over the past years, Eurovent Middle East has established a strong position in the regional market and demonstrated resilience, reliability and a clear commitment to supporting its members and stakeholders. This would not have been possible without the engagement of our members and the outstanding leadership of our Board. As we approach our 10th anniversary in 2027, we look forward to building on this foundation and further strengthening our contribution to the development of the HVAC&R sector in the region.”

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