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H+H UK Ltd has announced the appointment of commercial director and UK managing director designate Kieron Hall. Managing director Calum Forsyth remains in position while Hall gets to know the H+H business, taking on the full responsibility of the commercial director role to provide the level of understanding required before starting …

Wall panel manufacturer Grant Westfield has strengthened its regional sales team with the appointment of two new business development managers. Wayne Morgan has been appointed as business development manager for Wales, joining the business alongside Chris Waites, the new business development manager for the North of England. Grant Westfield sales …

ROCKWOOL UK & Ireland has appointed Melanie Marquard as commercial director. As commercial director, she will lead ROCKWOOL’s expert specification teams across its fire protection, roof and external wall divisions, while supporting systems holders, distribution partners and merchants throughout the UK and Ireland. Managing director of ROCKWOOL, Nick Wilson, said: …

Timber supplier Premier Forest Products continues to showcase its growth with the key appointment of Abby Marshall as a business development manager for Decorpanel. Acquired by Premier Forest in 2023, Decorpanel provides cutting, machining, laminating and edge-banding solutions for a wide range of industries across the UK. In her new …

Plumbing and heating distributor Navigator has announced the appointment of Sarah Robinson as its new sales director. Robinson joins the company with significant experience built over her time at Aqualisa, Aquadart and Kartell, operating in the heating and bathroom sectors. Navigator MSL managing director Tim Manton commented: “Sarah’s appointment is …

Alsford Timber & Builders’ Merchant has announced the appointment of Max Dempster as head of central sales for Alsford Mill & Manufacturing Services. Based at Alsford’s timber mill in Erith, Kent, Dempster will work with new customers to increase awareness of the specialist timber solutions available through the mill, helping …

MKM CEO Kate Tinsley OBE has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of UK homebuilder Berkeley Group with effect from November 1 2026. The appointment comes as Tinsley completes her nine-year term on The FA Board, where she currently serves as senior independent director and Board lead for Welfare …

Hadleigh Timber Group appoints Ben Todd as managing director. An ACA Chartered Accountant, Todd brings extensive leadership, financial and industry experience to the Group, having built a his career across finance, distribution and the building materials sector. The appointment represents an important step in the continued development of the Group …

Wall panel manufacturer Grant Westfield has appointed Stephen McGlinchey as customer service manager. In his new role, McGlinchey will lead the customer service team, with a key focus on unlocking its potential and ensuring the department understands the impact its work has on both business performance and the customer experience. …

Flushing specialist SIAMP has announced the appointment of Alex Holcroft as managing director. His appointment marks a return to the company, where Holcroft previously spent more than two years as product manager between 2017 and 2019. He succeeds Ashley Shires, who has led SIAMP UK for 14 years and has …