Carl Arntzen retires as Worcester Bosch CEO

Worcester Bosch has announced that its CEO, Carl Arntzen, will be retiring at the end of March 2026. He will be succeeded by current Sales & Marketing Director, Jo Shepherd, who has been with the business on its legal board since 2022.

Carl joined the business as one of the first interns for Worcester Heat Systems in the early 80s and became a design engineer in 1985. He then developed through a number of functions including engineering, product management, field service and sales. He was appointed CEO in 2011.

During his tenure, he made a significant contribution to the business, as well as leading it through a period of operational continuity within a changing market environment. 

Speaking about his departure, Carl commented: “I’m incredibly proud of what Worcester Bosch has achieved during the last decade. We have navigated a fast-evolving market, introduced new technologies to our portfolio, and continued to grow and foster our loyal installer base, all while delivering efficient and reliable warmth to homes across the UK.

“Although I am looking forward to my retirement, I leave with fond memories of my time at the company. I will miss my colleagues – many who have become close friends – and the customers and connections I’ve made across the heating industry over the years. Jo has proven she is a brilliant leader who will guide the company through the next stage of its evolution. I’m proud to hand over the reins to her and wish her the best of luck.”

A rapidly changing industry

Jo Shepherd is an award-winning senior business leader with over two decades of experience across sales, marketing and customer strategy. Since joining, she has led Worcester Bosch through the rapidly changing industry, enabling the company’s evolution into a multi-tech heating manufacturer.

Jo said; “Carl’s contribution to both our company and the wider industry as a whole is monumental. He has expertly helped us navigate through a changing landscape, setting us up for continued success and for that I and all of us at Worcester Bosch are extremely grateful. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”

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