Drinkmate, a developer and marketer of home carbonation systems, named housewares industry veteran Mark Buss chief commercial officer.
Buss, reporting to Drinkmate CEO Douglas Wang in this newly created role, leads company sales, marketing and product development while assisting ownership in other functional areas of the company.
Buss has more than 30 years of housewares industry experience in the consumer houseware products industry, including sales, marketing, operations and domestic and international business development.
Prior to joining Drinkmate, Buss held various leadership and board level positions at such companies as Hamilton Beach, Philips-Saeco and Govino. He is a former board member of SharkNinja and the International Housewares Association.
“Mark’s extensive experience and strategic vision make him an invaluable addition to our team as we continue to grow and innovate,” Wang said. “His leadership will be instrumental in accelerating our commercial efforts, expanding our global reach, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.”
“I am excited to join Drinkmate and be part of a dynamic team that is committed to revolutionizing the way people enjoy carbonated beverages,” Buss said. “I look forward to leveraging my global experience to drive commercial excellence, fostering strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
Drinkmate, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, recently unveiled a new stainless steel Drinkmate Lux model of its original countertop beverage carbonator. The company also launched the Drinkmate Spritzer offering the same multi-beverage carbonating function as the countertop unit in a convenient, hand-held design.
