2 Oct 2026
London, United Kingdom
Purmo Group has appointed Torsten Meier as Chief Technology Officer, effective 5 October 2026. He will become a member of the Core Leadership Team and report to incoming Chief Executive Officer Michael Rauterkus.
In the role, Torsten will oversee Product Development and Innovation (PDI) and Product Management, with responsibility for strengthening the Group’s product and innovation agenda. He will also lead Purmo Group’s focus on HVAC thought leadership, helping to connect technology, market insight and customer needs as the Group develops the next generation of climate solutions.
Torsten brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience in innovation, R&D, technology, category management and business transformation. Most recently, he served as Chief Innovation Officer and a member of the Global Leadership Team at GF Building Flow Solutions / Uponor. He previously held senior R&D, technology and innovation positions at Grohe / LIXIL and held leadership roles in Germany, the USA and India with Mercedes-Benz.
“Innovation and product leadership are central to our ambition to become the leader in climate solutions. Torsten combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial understanding and a proven ability to turn innovation into customer value. His appointment will strengthen our ability to develop a focused, differentiated portfolio that supports more energy-efficient and comfortable buildings.”
Michael Rauterkus, incoming Chief Executive Officer of Purmo Group
“I am delighted to join Purmo Group and contribute to its ambition in climate solutions. The opportunity is to build on strong brands and product expertise, bring customer and technology perspectives closer together, and accelerate the development of solutions that improve indoor comfort and building performance. I look forward to working with colleagues, customers and partners across the Group.”
Torsten Meier, incoming Chief Technology Officer of Purmo Group
About Purmo Group
Purmo Group has positioned itself at the centre of the challenge created by indoor climates. In the residential sector alone, the heating and cooling of buildings consume over 17% of the EU’s total energy and make up almost 12% of its greenhouse-gas emissions. Over 80% of the EU’s building-stock requires energy renovation to stay in line with the Paris Agreement.
Through 72 years of development, acquisition and growth, Purmo Group supplies products and systems for every part of the generation, distribution, emission and control of indoor heating and cooling, as well as offering the foremost experience in the design, installation and performance of indoor-climate solutions.
The Group operates out of 20 countries and delivers to over 100. By offering simplicity to installers and energy savings to end-users, it intends to deliver upon its vision that perfect indoor climates should not cost the planet’s climate.
