actually, a bit of insider knowledge here, but I think it's relevant...the US division is headed up by a guy called Damian Court, who in fact used to be marketing mgr of Sunbeam here in Aust. before leaving to pursue a GM role a couple of years ago. He then got poached back to do the US-thing; he's a very smart/dynamic guy - probably future MD of Breville [you read it here first]! A