KBB Review People archive from February 2009
| DAY IN THE LIFE: Peter Hake, Goodwood Bathrooms
Peter Hake and Andy Whettem started Goodwood Bathrooms back in 1986. From their site in Chichester they manufacture custom-made bathroom, kitchen and bedroom furniture and offer an installation and design service selling directly to business and retail clients. Peter Hake takes time out from his busy schedule to tell us about a typical day at Goodwood's... 24 February 2009 | |
| Two new ASMs for Blackheath
Midland based worktop, kitchen and appliance distributor Blackheath Products has appointed two new area sales managers. David Healey comes from a merchant background and takes responsibility for the area based around the M1 corridor. Nick Forrester (pictured), who has worked in the kitchen industry for seven years, takes on an area which includes Birmingham to Bristol and South Wales. | |
| Four key appointments at Cosentino
Cosentino has made four key appointments to its business in the north and south of England. Nicola Scully (pictured) joins as its new sales promoter for the south of England while Wendy Anderson takes on the same role in the north of England. Letitia Parker and Mark Mills take on sales manager roles for the South and North respectively. | |
| Expansions at BCT
British Ceramic Tile has expanded its marketing team by recruiting Niki Jones (pictured) as its new marketing co-ordinator and Chris Grabham as product marketing co-ordinator. Jones will be responsible for raising BCT's business profile across the housebuilder, architect and designer, contractor and tiling trade sectors. As product marketing co-ordinator, Grabham will work closely with BCT's internal design and development teams to ensure the company's product strategy reaches all of its target audiences. 12 February 2009 | |
| New sales director for Interior Door Systems
Rick Thomas has been appointed as Interior Door Systems' new sales director. Thomas has 22 years experience within the market, bringing a wealth of experience to the role. He will be responsible for overseeing the continued growth and development of relationships with existing clients as well as seeking new opportunities within the UK and Ireland. | |
| New md for Kingstown Furniture
Kingstown Furniture, the Hull-based manufacturer of bedroom and lounge furniture, has announced the appointment of Richard Sharp as its new managing director. Sharp, who also takes responsibility of Kingstown's sister company, Consort Furniture, takes over from his father Mike Sharp who started the business over 30 years ago as he moves in to his new role of chief executive of Kingstown holdings Ltd. | |
| Utopia expands marketing department
Lauren Ashfield has joined Utopia as its new marketing administrator. After studying media at Wolverhampton College Ashfield, held a number of sales and marketing roles including her most recent at the Wolverhampton Express & Star newspaper. In her new role Ashfield will be responsible for managing day-to-day enquiries and general administrative duties in the busy marketing department. | |
