Haier HVAC UK Appoints Lisa-Jayne Cook, President of the Institute of Refrigeration, as New Technical Sales Engineer

Haier HVAC UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa-Jayne Cook as its new Technical Sales Engineer, a role in which she will leverage her deep expertise in refrigeration, heat pump systems, and sustainable HVAC technologies to drive Haier’s growth in the UK market. 

Lisa-Jayne Cook is a highly respected figure in the HVAC industry. She currently serves as President of the Institute of Refrigeration (IOR), the UK’s premier professional body for engineers, scientists, and practitioners in the refrigeration sector. Her leadership at the IOR is widely recognised, particularly for championing innovation, digitalisation, and skills development in the RACHP (refrigeration, air-conditioning, heat pump) industries. 

The addition of leading industry experts such as Lisa-Jayne Cook further strengthens Haier HVAC UK’s growing team of recognised specialists, which already includes respected figures like Graham Hendra and Stephen Gill. Their combined experience, and long-standing commitment to raising industry standards bring immense value to Haier’s customers and partners. By bringing together some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the HVAC and refrigeration sectors, Haier HVAC UK is reinforcing its position as a trusted, innovation-driven manufacturer capable of delivering support, insight, and tailor-made solutions across the UK market. 

“We are delighted to welcome Lisa-Jayne to Haier HVAC Europe,” said Dimos Vasilakis, Country Manager for Haier HVAC UK & IRE, “Lisa’s technical insight, industry standing, and deep commitment to sustainable climate solutions make her the perfect person to guide our customers through the next generation of HVAC solutions.”

“Joining Haier at this stage of their UK journey feels incredibly exciting. The welcome I received in my first week, from the London office to meeting the team in Madrid and Barcelona, made it clear I’m in the right place. Stepping back into a technical role is the start of a new chapter in my career, and I’m looking forward to growing my knowledge and helping to drive what comes next.”

With the appointment of Lisa Jayne-Cook and the continued growth of the Haier HVAC UK team, this reaffirms the commitment from the business to elevate technical excellence, expanding customer support, and driving sustainable innovation across the sector. This positions Haier to accelerate its momentum in the UK and European markets, delivering forward-thinking solutions that empower customers, advance the industry, and help shape a low-carbon future.

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