Baxi, part of the BDR Thermea Group, has announced the appointment of Jason Baldock as the new managing director for Baxi UK & Ireland. Baldock has 29 years’ experience in commercial and project delivery roles, most recently as MD of Alstom UK&Ireland Digital and Integrated Systems division since 2020. In …
Read More »Rainy Day Trust appoints new CEO
Industry charity The Rainy Day Trust has appointed Anna Skeats as its new chief executive officer, following the retirement of Bryan Clover, who held the position for a decade. Skeats joins with over 20 years of leadership experience across the NHS, public health, corporate, and charity sectors, with a proven …
Read More »Methven Appoints Rob Brooks as product manager
Leading shower and tapware manufacturer, Methven, has appointed Rob Brooks as product manager. He will support Methven’s customers on a national basis, as well as the company’s product development strategy. Brooks will be responsible for managing product ranges, advising customers, and supporting sales activity. Brooks said: “I’m delighted to be …
Read More »Travis Perkins appoints managing director for South West
Travis Perkins, the building material supplier, has appointed Carl Mealey as regional managing director for the South West. In his new role, he will lead a network of over 130 branches across the region. Speaking about his appointment, Mealey said: “I’m delighted to take on this role and lead such a …
Read More »Samac Fixings appoints new area sales manager
Samac Fixings, suppliers of fixings, fasteners and roofing materials, has appointed Jennifer Walters as West Midlands area sales manager. Walters joins Samac Fixings with proven business development credentials and experience of managing and nurturing long-term relationships. “I’m delighted to join Samac Fixings, their reputation in the UK construction sector for …
Read More »Lakes welcomes new area sales manager
Lakes, the shower enclosure manufacturer, has appointed Richard Hammerton as its new area sales manager. Having joined the bathroom industry in 2009, Hammerton has experience working with specification, showrooms and national key accounts in the trade. He said: “I’m really excited to be joining the team at Lakes, using my knowledge …
Read More »Unilin appoints new general manager
Unilin has announce that it has appointed Aidan Doyle as its general manager at Unilin Insulation UK and Ireland. Doyle’s focus will be on continuing the growth trajectory for the company that is part of Unilin Group and was most recently known as Xtratherm; the company rebranded in early 2023 …
Read More »CCF appoints new head of customer sustainability
CCF has appointed Phil Monkman to its newly created role of head of customer sustainability as part of its ongoing commitment to improving environmental and operational efficiency within the supply chain. One of the key initiatives that CCF has introduced in the last 12 months is its new carbon reporting …
Read More »UAP appoints new CFO
UAP, the specialist in locks and hardware for doors and windows, has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO). Adam Lumley brings more than 18 years of commercial finance experience to UAP. Throughout his career, he has held director-level roles at private-equity backed organisations, large multinational firms, and at a …
Read More »DosaFil Residential Technologies appoints commercial director
Dosafil Residential Technologies has appointed John Lynch as its commercial director. Lynch is well known across the UK domestic heating sector, having built an excellent reputation whilst with Sentinel and Flamco and for the last few years as a leading consultant in the HVAC sector. “I’m looking forward to this …
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