KBB Review People archive from August 2009
| Allied Kingswood appoints new md
Jeff King, formerly the sales and marketing director, has been appointed as the new md of distributor Allied Kingswood. King has over 25 years' experience across a multitude of business disciplines and is well equipped to spearhead Allied's growth strategy in key areas such as new products, training and development. 26 August 2009 | |
| New appointments at Cosentino
Cosentino has announced two key appointments in England and Ireland. Paul Shields joins the company as its new sales promoter for Ireland, responsible for providing customer support and sales service across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Assisting the contract and commercial sales department, Andrew Buffrey (pictured) has joined as the company's new architectural sales manager. Buffrey will be responsible for increasing the demand for Cosentino products in this arena. | |
| Aqualux promotes Pitts
Aqualux has promoted area sales manager Chris Pitts to regional sales manager for the north. Pitts spent four years at Be-Modern Limited selling bathroom furniture followed by four years at The Deva Tap Company before joining Aqualux in September 2003. During his time as asm at Aqualux, Pitts increased sales in his region considerably and was awarded the 'salesman of the year' title in recognition of his efforts. | |
| Just Trays expands team
Just Trays has appointed John Schofield as its new sales and marketing director. Schofield has vast experience in the shower industry having spent seven years at A&J Gummers and most recently at Bristan. Schofield will be in charge of developing JT's marketing strategy, strengthening current customer relations and developing new relationships. 14 August 2009 | |
| Key changes at Kohler
Jenny Woodyer (pictured) has been appointed as Kohler's new marketing manager while Gill Few has been promoted to the position of senior channel manager at Kohler UK. Woodyer will be responsible for the development and management of Kohler's sanitaryware category and for product marketing of the Kohler brand in the UK. Few, who joined the company in 2002, will focus on the brand's positioning and marketing activities in the UK alongside its recently launched Statements Showroom programme designed to support premium retail showrooms nationwide. | |
| New appointments at Evitavonni
Surrey-based retailer Evitavonni has announced two key appointments within its design team. Sarah Lang (pictured) has been promoted to the role of interior designer and will advise customers on many aspects including bedroom and living room design. Taking over from Lang, Trina Tan also joins as its new design assistant from HP-Architects, and will assist the design team with everything from CAD drawings to sourcing furniture and products. | |
