Eurovent Middle East elected its Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term during its Annual Meeting in Dubai, UAE, on 8 October 2026. Andrea Cavalet, Regional General Manager of EPTA Middle East, was re-elected as President, while Morten Schmelzer, Head of Group Public Affairs at Systemair Group, continues as Vice-President.
Two new members joined the Board: Alexander Abrass, Head of Sales at Danfoss Climate Solutions, and Andrea Paltrinieri, General Manager of LU-VE Middle East. They fill two vacant positions on the Board.
The Board also includes Pieter Jan Dewulf of Baltimore Aircoil Middle East, Marco Duarte of ebm-papst Middle East, Dani Elamana of Camfil Middle East, Fred Penhall of CAREL Middle East, Francesco Scuderi of Eurovent Association, and Lubna Shaikh of Trosten.
The new Board will oversee the association’s activities during its 10th anniversary in 2027. Established in 2017, Eurovent Middle East supports the regional HVAC&R industry through guidance, advocacy, technical expertise, education and certification.
Andrea Cavalet, President of Eurovent Middle East, said: “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.”
Markus Lattner, Managing Director of Eurovent Middle East, highlighted the continuity provided by the re-elected leadership and the addition of two new members. He said the association plans to build on its existing activities as it approaches its 10th anniversary.
