Quooker has appointed Stephen Johnson as its UK managing director to spearhead the company's future UK development. Johnson's background is in the furniture industry and, before his appointment at Quooker, he was md of the prestigious Johnson & Johnson group. "Searching for a new challenge, I was attracted to Quooker by not only the unique and innovative product but also its commitment to develop a significant and meaningful business within the UK," he said. "The Quooker story is one of vision and entrepreneurial determination and I am hopeful of being able to emulate the significant success achieved by Quooker in mainland Europe."