KBB Review People archive from November 2008
| New general manager at Fisher & Paykel
Fisher & Paykel has promoted Richard Bowe to the position of general manager UK & Europe. Bowe has been with the company for the past two years where he has been responsible for growing the brand in the UK. In his new role Bowe will be responsible for developing the Fisher & Paykel in Europe working alongside local distributors in a number of European countries including France, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. 28 November 2008 | |
| Jolly good show for Rearo
John Jolly is the new manager of Rearo Laminate's southwest branch which will shortly be undergoing expansion and re-locating to Newport. Jolly has a wide range of management experience within the retail, trade, hospitality and service sectors. | |
| Stone goes to Marflow
Paul Stone has been appointed as Marflow's new area sales representative for the Midlands. Stone will use the knowledge and skills he has gained while working for the company as a commercial apprentice for the past 18 months. | |
| New President for BIDA
The British Interior Design Association (BIDA) has appointed Iris Dunbar as its new President following its recent AGM. Dunbar, Director of the Interior Design School, is a highly respected figure within the industry and has already served 3 years service on the board of the BIDA. Jenny Gibbs, KLC Principle will support Dunbar as Vice President. | |
| Utopia promotes Green
Utopia Bathroom Group has announced the internal promotion of Tony Green to national sales manager for developers. In his new role Green, who has been with the company for six years in the role of area sales manager, will be responsible for strengthening Utopia's position within the sector covering new house builders, large refurbishment and developmet projects 18 November 2008 | |
| Evitavonni extends design team
Kitchen design specialist Tristan de la Haye has joined Evitavonni's team of designers. After university he joined the John Lewis Partnership to train as a kitchen designer and has since been involved with Just Kitchens, Avantgarde Interiors, Kitchen Culture, Poggenpohl and Underwood. During his career De la Haye has won various design awards and Evitavonni hope that he will bring fresh ideas to the growing bespoke kitchen design service it offers. | |
| Bowen joins TC Bathrooms
Deborah Bowen has joined TC Bathrooms as the area sales manager responsible for sales in Bristol, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and Mid and South Wales. With eight years service within the bathroom sector, in her new role Bowen will be responsible for providing dedicated support to customers and developing new relations in these key areas. | |
| DAY IN THE LIFE: Debbie Anscomb, Anscomb Home Interiors, Romford
Debbie and Devin Anscomb opened their showroom near Romford back in March 2006. Anscomb Home Interiors specialise in bedroom furniture but over the past few years they have ventured into bathrooms and kitchens. Debbie took time out of her busy schedule to talk us through a typical day... | |
