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Burdens, part of Wolseley Infrastructure, has announced the promotion of Mark Gillies to director of technical solutions, a newly expanded role that will oversee the business’ geotechnical and water management solutions. Gillies joined Burdens in 2018 as business development director for Geotechnics, and has played a key role in establishing …

The BMF (Builders Merchant Federation) has appointed Gavin Crane, chief executive of construction charity Band of Builders, as chair of the BMF Ambassador Group. Crane leads the UK charity dedicated to supporting construction workers and their families through practical projects, financial support and mental health services. Since joining Band of …

Okarno, a fulfilment partner within the Saint-Gobain group, has appointed Ross Baxter as managing director to spearhead its next phase of growth. Baxter brings over twenty years of experience in logistics and commercial leadership, and is focused on positioning Okarno for growth and strengthening its role as the supply chain …

Builders’ merchant EH Smith is strengthening its long-term future through a series of leadership appointments at Group holdings level. Following a review of the EH Smith Holdings Board, John Cave has been appointed group chief executive officer, Mark Mallinder has become group development director, Chloe Cave has been appointed as …

STARK Building Materials UK (STARK UK) has appointed Fiona Perrin as managing director of Jewson Partnership Solutions (JPS). Perrin has held a number of senior leadership positions in the industry, including chairman of the Independent Builders Merchant Group in its early days and managing director level roles in HSS Hire. …

Geberit UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Matthew Balnaves as its new national sales director Balnaves joins Geberit from wienerberger, succeeding Andy Lever, who was recently appointed managing director following the retirement of Mark Larden. In his new role, Balnaves will be responsible for leading Geberit’s national sales …

Security hardware manufacturer ERA has appointed Sheena Kotecha as its new customer service and internal sales director. Her focus for the ERA product brand will be on ensuring customer satisfaction across the board, based on reviewing processes and implementing wider business plans to the benefit of customers. Kotecha comments “It’s …

Chris Ainger, managing director of Naylor Drainage Ltd, has been appointed president of the BPF Pipes Group. Ainger brings more than 20 years of expertise in operational excellence, strategic growth and stakeholder leadership with a strong record of improving performance, quality and sustainability across complex manufacturing environments, having joined Naylor …

Civils & Lintels (C&L), part of the Huws Gray group, has announced the appointment of Tariq Ahmad as national sales director. Ahmad joins the business with almost three decades of industry-relevant sales experience having previously held senior roles at Polypipe, Twyford Bathrooms and most recently UK sales director at Wilsonart …

Brett Martin has appointed John Kelly to the newly created role of national specification manager.   His appointment is the latest in a series of appointments and announcements about the growth and expansion of Brett Martin this year.    Sales director Chris Dawson says: “John has been instrumental in influencing many …