KBB Review People archive from March 2009
| ATAG expands training team
Geraldine Dobson has joined Atag as its product training consultant where she will be responsible for training retailers in the north of England, Scotland and Ireland on Atag products. Dobson, an experienced and qualified Consumer Scientist, has worked in both the domestic and commercial appliance business and has spent time in research and development as well as time lecturing in consumer science. | |
| Hettich appoints new marketing and sales director
Wolfgang Steib has joined the Hettich Group as its new sales and marketing director following the retirement of Bernd Riechers, who had held the position since 1990. Steib has a wealth of experience at this level having held senior roles at a number of high profile companies including his most recent role as the md of Bulthaup. | |
| A.C. Toon appoint key national key accounts manager
Chesterfield based surface solution supplier A.C Toon has strengthened its team by employing Peter Hougham in the role of national key accounts manager. Hougham, previously the national account manager at Omega plc, has been working in the kitchen and bathroom industry for 20 years.
20 March 2009 | |
| Moore boosts Aqualux sales team
Aqualux has appointed Michael Moore as its new area sales manager for the south west region. Moore has over 23 years experience of sales within the bathroom sector having held positions at Plumb Center, Cooper Callas and most recently at Manhattan Showers. | |
| UK brassware manufacturer makes key appointments
Matthew Kelly (pictured) has joined UK brassware manufacturer Vado as its new area sales manager for the north west. Kelly has a wealth of knowledge and experience having previously enjoyed roles at RK Ceramics, Dornbracht and Villeroy & Boch. Paula Hamilton also joins the company's specifications office team, who are solely dedicated to managing projects in the UK.
19 March 2009 | |
| New appointments at Vogue
Heated towel rail company Vogue has expanded its sales and marketing team with two key appointments. Steve Birch (pictured), who has 25 years experience within the heating industry, has been appointed as its national sales manager and Peter Mawtus joins the marketing department with over 20 years experience.
18 March 2009 | |
| Roman welcome Tyrie
Brian Tyrie has joined Roman's expanding contract sales division as its new regional contracts manager for Scotland. Tyrie has good knowledge and experience of bathroom industry having held his last position as a specifications manager with a leading brassware manufacturer for 14 years.
17 March 2009 | |
| Sheridan focuses on installations
Luxury worktop manufacturer Sheridan has appointed Graham Milnes as its new installations director. Milnes has over 17 years experience in the worktop industry and will be responsible for managing Sheridan's installation and technical teams. | |
| Abode appoint new operations manager
Matthew Pitt has joined brassware manufacturer Abode as its new operations manager. In his new role Pitt, formerly of Plumbing Imports, will be responsible for all aspects of operational management within Abode.
16 March 2009 | |
| Craven Dunnill appoint new sales director
Steve Whitehurst is now the marketing and sales director for Craven Dunnill, the ceramic tile distributor and retailer. Whitehurst joined the company in 2007 as its marketing director and in his newly extended role he will be responsible for a variety of marketing strategies and for identifying new business opportunities for the group. He will work closely with Craven Dunnill's md Peter Howells.
13 March 2009 | |
| DAY IN THE LIFE: Peter Durkin, Durtona Design
Peter Durkin and his wife Carol set up their kitchen, bedroom and bathroom installation and design business, Durtona Design, in a small North Allerton studio back in 1976. The business grew and four years later they moved to larger premises in the centre of Darlington. Peter took time out of his busy schedule to tell us about a typical day in his showroom... | |
| BSH promote Woods
BSH Customer Service, the umbrella organisation responsible for the servicing of Bosch, Neff, Siemens and Gaggenau appliances has appointed Austin Woods as contact centre trainer and quality team leader. Woods, who has been with the company since the first contact centre was set up in 2006, will be responsible for developing and improving customer service.
12 March 2009 | |
| Key appointment at Baumatic
Baumatic has appointed Andrew Lawson as its Commercial Director. Lawson has worked in the industry for an impressive 25 years of experience held high profile positions at a number of well known companies including Currys, Siemens and, most recently, Hotpoint.
11 March 2009 | |
| Changes to Purmo sales team
Norman Bustin has retired from his role as sales and marketing director for Purmo UK, famous for its compact radiator. He joined the company back in 1986, becoming Purmo's first English employee at that time. Kevin Dunn (pictured) takes over the role following a promotion from his current position as northern sales manager. 09 March 2009 | |
| FTBA welcomes Kerrigan
The Furnishing Trades Benevolent Association has appointed Charles Kerrigan as its new chief executive. The former RAF Squadron Leader also assumes the role of clerk designate for The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers that shares premises with the FTBA. In his last role as head of human resources support services for News International, Kerrigan held an active role on the company's charity committee helping to raise raising money for its chosen charities. | |
| New brand director at Electrolux
James Methven has joined Electrolux major appliances as its new product and brand director for the UK and Ireland. Methven will have overall responsibility for the product and brand marketing teams and will report directly to Electrolux's European marketing team. He will also be responsible for general marketing activities in addition to group wide strategic commercial planning. Methven brings with him over 20 years experience in the consumer goods industry. | |
