KBB Review People archive from November 2009
| Kohler strengthens kitchens offer
Kohler UK has appointed Juliet Ramsdale as product manager for kitchens to further drive the category in the UK market. Ramsdale has been in the business for six years and will hold specific responsibility for the development and management of Kohler kitchen sinks and brassware in this new role. This strategic appointment coincides with the launch of five new Kohler sinks and the Karbon kitchen tap. | |
| New sales manager key to KAD's plan to boost Bluci
KAD is boosting its Bluci brand of sinks and taps with the recruitment of new national sales manager John Fialdini. He joins the company after 11 years' experience with Waterline, managing the Yorkshire area and two other area sales managers. In his new role, Fialdini will be responsible for developing the Bluci brand across retailers and distribution channels. Commenting on his appointment Fialdini said: "The Bluci range offers style, quality and value that would enhance anyone's offering and I am very enthusiastic about promoting it." | |
| New faces at Evitavonni
Interiors sepcialist Evitavonni has made two key appointments. Interior designer Tracey Jenks joins the ever-growing design team from Alexander James Interiors bringing with her more than 11 years' experience within homes and interiors and Nicola Wheldrake (pictured) has more than 10 years'experience of homes and interiors, design and management and takes on the role of sales consultant. | |
| Sales team expanded at tc
Eve Hannam (pictured) and Duncan Hewitt are the new additions to the external sales team at tc Bathrooms. Hannam will take over the Midlands and South-West areas while Hewitt joins the contracts division. Md Martin Chalcraft said: "We continue our drive to further enhance our service levels through these two appointments. Both Eve and Duncan have exemplary industry experience and the right qualities for tc Bathrooms." | |
| Wells joins Urban Interior
London based kitchen and bathroom showroom Urban Interior has expanded its team with the appointment of Sara Wells as its new senior kitchen designer working with SieMatic products. Wells has been in the industry for more than 15 years working as a showroom manager, business development manager and kitchen designer. | |
| All change at Huppe
Mike Kelly has been appointed as the new general manager of Huppe UK to succeed Rod Goodier, who retires as md at the end of the year. Kelly joins the company with a wealth of experience having held a number of senior sales positions. He has devised a five year growth plan for the business and aims to re-energise it with support and investment from German parent company and the Masco Group. | |
| Smart move
As part of its ongoing growth strategy Euroline Sales and Marketing, has appointed Holly Smart in the newly created position of communications and pr manager. Smart previously held an editorial role at consumer title Utopia Kitchen and Bathroom magazine before joining Quay West Communications where she managed a number of high profile accounts in the home interest arena. | |
| Ideal candidates
Ideal Bathrooms has strengthened its sales team by drafting in Kayleigh Stone (pictured), and Mark Smedley. Stone, will cover sales in the London area while Smedley will put his experience of the distribution sector to good use in the Midlands area. | |
| Design management
London based interior architects, Living in Space, has announced the appointment of Sarah Southern as its design and development manager. Southern is a qualified interior designer, specialising in design management. She has over 12 years experience having spent many years working as a store development manager at Selfridges. 02 November 2009 | |
