Sandrine Maguin joins VELUX France as Managing Director to accelerate market growth
VELUX France welcomes Sandrine Maguin as Managing Director, effective April 13, 2026. Sandrine will lead the French organisation in driving market growth and shaping the long-term strategic roadmap.
Sandrine Maguin brings more than 25 years of international business experience, working for PPG Architectural Coatings and Whirlpool Corporation companies, across Marketing, Sales, Customer Relationship Management and General Management.
“France is one of our most important markets, holding significant potential for VELUX. Our priority is to bring the business onto a sustained growth path hand in hand with our customers. I look forward to seeing the impact Sandrine will have with the French organisation as we continue the next chapter of VELUX development in France, particularly as the market navigates crucial challenges and opportunities in construction and renovation.”
“I am very pleased to be joining the VELUX team and motivated by the opportunity to accelerate market growth while strengthening our connection to customers. My ambition is to unlock VELUX France’s full potential. I am also committed to further strengthening our position as a leading player in sustainability, creating well-being for both people and the planet.”
Sandrine Maguin previously held the position of Market Director Captive Stores Networks and Peintures de Paris President at PPG France. Prior to that, she spent 15 years at Whirlpool, including serving as Marketing Director for France. This extensive background has allowed her to gain deep insight into the French building renovation ecosystem.
Sandrine Maguin became President of legal entity VELUX France SA as per April 13, 2026.
About the VELUX Group
VELUX roof windows have been bringing daylight and fresh air into peoples’ homes around the world for more than 80 years, creating better living environments. We offer a range of products including roof windows and modular skylights, decorative blinds, sun screening products, and roller shutters, as well as installation and smart home solutions. They help create bright, healthy, and energy-efficient places for people who live, work, learn, and play under the roof. We work globally – with sales and manufacturing operations in 37 countries and around 11,400 employees worldwide. The VELUX Group is owned by VKR Holding A/S, a limited company owned by the Villum Foundation and members of the Kann Rasmussen family. In 2025, the VELUX Group had a total revenue of EUR 2.97 billion while VKR Holding had a total revenue of EUR 4.11 billion. The same year, the Villum Foundation and the VELUX FOUNDATION donated a total of EUR 306 million in charitable grants.
For more information about the VELUX Group, visit velux.com.