Maytag
UK Announces Appointment of Director Floor Care Business Group
Maytag
UK
has recently appointed Ian McCulloch to Director Floor Care Business Group.
Ian joins from a European background and has held a range of senior positions
with Robert Bosch and most recently as Vice President Marketing European
Floor Care with Electrolux in Sweden.
Ian is based at Maytag UK's head quarters in Redhill and is responsible
for the business development of floor care throughout the UK.
Ian brings over a decade of high calibre marketing expertise and in-depth
knowledge of the European floor care market and while at Electrolux he
was responsible for the strategic development and launch of the Trilobite
robotic vacuum cleaner.
Richard Thompson, Managing Director says,
‘I am delighted to welcome Ian to the company and his experience
in developing the floor care market for Maytag in the UK will be an important
asset for the business. His expertise and vision will enable us to bring
some exciting opportunities to the market for our retail partners.’
‘Maytag is a brand synonymous with quality, innovation and design
and our vacuum cleaners will be no exception. We believe the market is
ripe for innovation and real differentiation and Maytag's floor care will
deliver the full complement,’ comments Ian McCulloch.
Miele
GB has announced that Simon Grantham has joined the company as Chief Executive.
Simon replaces Michael Jeanes, who has left Miele GB after 16 and a half
years to head up Miele Australia.
Simon has over 16 years' experience in the business, having previously
held the position of Managing Director of Groupe SEB, one of the leading
manufacturers of small domestic equipment with brands such as Tefal, Moulinex,
Krups and Rowenta in its stable.
Simon Grantham says,
‘I am very excited to be joining such a successful company - Miele had a great year in 2005 and reached the impressive milestone of £100m turnover which is a true testament to the strength of the company and of the Miele brand. I look forward to working with the team and the customers to continue to build the Miele brand in the UK.’
Jason
Grinton Promoted to Business Manager for UK and Ireland
Jason
Grinton has been promoted to the newly created position of UK and Ireland
Business Manager for Pronorm, the
German-based manufacturer of contemporary, rigid kitchen furniture.
Promoted
from the position of National Sales Manager, Grinton's new role reflects
overall general management responsibilities for UK and Ireland as an autonomous
business unit within the European division of the Nobia Group.
Grinton will look after all aspects of the business and report directly
to Pronorm's managing director in Germany.
The change to the organisational structure comes on the back of impressive
sales performance in recent years and reflects the company's strategic
drive to increase the dealership network to 100 premier retailers and
double sales again within the next three years.
Comments Jason Grinton on his new role:
‘Pronorm is an intelligent kitchen brand that delivers on many levels
what the market is demanding in contemporary kitchen furniture.
We are ambitious about our growth plans for the UK and Irish markets and
this new role gives me the opportunity to develop the brand to a wider
audience and drive our growth potential further.’
For more information on Pronorm products, please contact Jason Grinton.
Web: http://www.pronorm.co.uk
Tel: 07801 862691
Email: jason.grinton@pronorm.de
Roman
goes International with New Specialist Appointment
Roman
Ltd, the UK shower manufacturer, has appointed Gillian Richardson
to help manage its overseas business operations.
Gillian
has been given the specialist role of Export Manager and will be working
alongside Export Executive, Renata Harding, in managing Roman’s roster
of prominent international accounts.
With years of experience working on international contracts, Gillian has
worked in a similar role for several North-East companies, including Grorud
Engineering in Consett and Viasystems in South Shields.
Originally from Tanfield Lea in Stanley, Gillian has spent time living
and working in a number of European countries and speaks fluent French,
German and Spanish. She has a Diploma from the Institute of Export and
is currently studying Japanese.
Gillian’s multilingual approach will prove invaluable in Roman’s
busy Export Department, which is currently trading with a number of high
profile countries across the world, including Hong Kong, the USA, Guatemala,
Russia, the Czech Republic, Romania, Poland, Spain, Portugal, Grenada,
Dubai, Trinidad, Canada, Iceland and the Netherlands.
This level of success has resulted in Roman translating its English website
into six different languages; French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian
and Italian.
Roman will soon be introducing the company's new high quality Sculptures
range into the international market, after the range was launched successfully
in the UK.
The Roman Sculptures collection, which already encompasses a spacious
walk-in enclosure, a self-closing hinged door and frameless Wetroom Panels,
has been designed to a high specification and currently sits at the top
end of the UK market.
In an effort to extend the company's existing international client base,
Roman is also intending to exhibit at ISH 2007, a major industry exhibition
being held in Germany, as well as attending Cersaie in Bologna and KBIS
in Chicago.
Gillian Richardson, Roman’s new Export Manager, said: 'I have a lot
of experience working with international clients and I am looking forward
to putting my expertise into practice with Roman.
'While the company has already established itself as a market leader in
the UK, Roman is still a growing business globally and I am excited about
the challenges that lie ahead in consolidating and expanding our position
in the international marketplace.'
GE
Recruits Northern Business Development Manager
GE
Appliances
has announced the appointment of Gordon Reid as its Northern Business
Development Manager.
With over 20 years experience in the brown goods industry and more recently
having spent over 10 years with Sony UK, Gordon brings a wealth of knowledge
to the role.
Gordon's main focus will be to work closely with all retailers in northern
England, Scotland and Ireland, whilst ensuring he maximises the potential
the GE Appliances brand can deliver.
Commenting on the appointment Matt Jinks, UK Business Leader said:
‘We are delighted that Gordon has decided to join us. As the GE brand
continues to develop and expand in the UK, it is essential we are able
to provide unrivalled retailer support and I feel Gordon will be a valuable
asset to the GE team’.
Tel: 0800 731 8657
Web: http://www.geappliances.co.uk
Mereway
Kitchens Welcomes Jane Galloway to the Sales Team
Mereway
Kitchens
welcomes Jane Galloway to the sales team in the role of Sales Administrator
for the External Sales Team.
With strong administrative and data inputting experience, Jane will assist
the Area Sales Managers on a day-to-day basis providing them with essential
support as an office based employee, thus raising the service quality
levels to our customers further.
'With Jane's previous experience, strong administration skills and enthusiasm
we are delighted to welcome her to the team,' says National Sales Manager
Len Ball.
Kohler
Daryl Appoints New Financial Controller
Showering
manufacturer Kohler Daryl has appointed
Geoff Ferguson to the newly created role of financial controller. Reporting
to the board, he will take responsibility for the financial management
of the company as well as business and systems development.
Geoff, 46, has joined Kohler Daryl from The Control Group, where he held
the position of group finance director. He has over 25 years' experience
in the finance and accountancy world and is CIMA qualified. Other previous
employers include Lucas, The Heywood Williams Group and Rio Tinto Zinc.
Kohler Daryl's managing director, William Hogg, commented: ‘We are
pleased to welcome Geoff to the team and are confident that his experience
and expertise will be invaluable in the company's future growth and success.’.
New
Head of Electrolux Investor Relations
Peter
Nyquist has been appointed Vice President of Investor Relations, replacing
Åsa Stenqvist, who has been appointed Head of Communications for
the Electrolux Outdoor operation which
will be spun off as a separate company.
Nyquist reports to Lars Göran Johansson, Head of Communications and
Branding.
Åsa Stenqvist will be responsible for Communications and Investor
Relations for the new Outdoor company and be part of the management team.
She reports to Bengt Andersson, Head of Outdoor Products. Stenqvist has
been with Electrolux since 1982.
Nyquist has for the past 10 years been with SCA, an international paper
company. His most recent position there was Head of Communications and
Investor Relations.
Maytag
UK Appoints New Marketing Director
Maytag
UK the manufacture of genuine American household appliances has announced
the appointment of Andrew Long as Marketing Director of Maytag UK.
Based at Maytag's International headquarters at Redhill, Surrey Andrew
will be responsible for marketing all three of Maytag UK's brands, Amana,
Maytag and Admiral.
Andrew reports directly to Richard Thompson, Managing Director of Maytag
UK. Prior to joining Maytag, Andrew held key marketing positions with
the Electrolux group culminating in the launch of the Electrolux built
in range of appliances in 1999. Andrew brings a wealth of marketing expertise
including global marketing experience gained with the premium brand Windsor
and Newton, famous for their artists' materials.
Richard Thompson, Managing Director, Maytag UK said, ‘Andrew's wealth
of experience makes him ideally suited to leading marketing at Maytag
UK and ideally prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. Understanding
the educated, sophisticated and forever demanding trade channels and consumers
are great additional assets and he will be an invaluable addition to our
enthusiastic team.
His appointment strengthens Maytag's commitment to the UK market and will
be crucial in the strategic expansion of business opportunities across
all appliance market sectors in the UK.’
Andrew Long says of his appointment, ‘This is a great opportunity
to build and renew the focus on the world renowned and respected appliance
brands marketed by Maytag UK. I will be striving to grow Maytag's brand
presence and work closely with our trade partners to ensure we meet the
increasing consumer demand for Maytag brands across the country.’
Maytag
UK Announces New Marketing Appointment
Maytag
UK
has announced the appointment of Stuart Frost to the position of Product
Marketing Manager. Stuart will be responsible for key product categories
within Maytag's portfolio.
Stuart previously worked for the Electrolux Group in a series of positions
including finance, sales and category management, latterly focusing on
the laundry category.
This provides him with the expertise to help drive the next stages of
Maytag UK's development. His responsibilities will focus on progressing
the new product development plans, supporting the sales team and building
the Maytag brand with the trade and the consumer.
‘This is a superb opportunity for me. Maytag has an established and
loyal customer base and I intend to expand the strong appliance line-ups
through a comprehensive development programme,’ says Stuart Frost.
Stuart reports to Andrew Long, Marketing Director, who remarks of his
appointment,
‘Stuart's background is perfect for the company's ongoing growth
and development. His appointment is an important step in the evolving
needs of the company and meeting the changing demands of the industry.
He brings extensive knowledge and expertise with a thorough understanding
of the industry and this will be instrumental in achieving our future
goals.’
Mike
Shaw has been appointed Marketing Manager at abode,
joining the successful design and marketing team.
His position will encompass work on the wide portfolio of abode kitchen
products and development of the brand range marketing.
He will also oversee and support the launch of a series of major new initiatives
throughout 2006 including the Fliq and Egg mixer taps.
On welcoming Mike to the company, Director of abode, Darren Holliday said
‘It's always good to welcome talented young marketers who bring with
them fresh ideas and motivation.
With our evolving marketing policies the expansion of the team will be
to the benefit of the brand.’
Tel: 01924 202010
Web: http://www.abodedesigns.co.uk
Gaggenau
Appoints First Marketing & Showroom Manager
Juan
Pillay has been appointed to the newly created dual role of Marketing
Manager and Showroom Manager for luxury built in kitchen appliance company,
Gaggenau.
Juan
joined Gaggenau in September 2005 from Samsung Electronics where he held
the post of white goods product manager for just under a year.
Prior to that, he was at Whirlpool UK for a total of six years, initially
working in the commercial department as a trainee accountant straight
after graduation from university and then moving into sales as a key account
manager for mail order houses and department stores. This was followed
by four years on the marketing side, first as product manager for built
in ovens and then as category manager for built in cooking.
Juan's appointment at Gaggenau follows on from a total re-structuring
of the brand and the clearly defined separation of the sales and marketing
functions in 2005, together with the opening of the company's first UK
showroom in Wigmore Street in central London. He reports directly to Adam
Roddan, Gaggenau's first Sales Director who joined the company almost
a year ago.
In his new role, Juan Pillay is responsible for product marketing for
all appliance categories, from cooking and cooling to dishwashing, liaising
with Germany over product supply and dealing with outside agencies for
all marketing and advertising support.
He is also responsible for managing the company's prestigious new showroom
facility at 40 Wigmore Street where he oversees the day to day running
of the outlet and supervises two full time staff members. The showroom
does not sell directly to the public but offers potential customers the
opportunity to inspect the entire Gaggenau range under one roof before
being recommended to a Gaggenau retail outlet for further help and assistance.
Comments Juan Pillay: 'I feel very privileged to have had such a stimulating
role created for me. Wearing two 'hats', I can be 'behind the scenes'
on the marketing side yet 'front facing' in the showroom, giving me a
totally unique perspective on the brand. I get direct feedback from end
customers which is hugely rewarding and a very rare combination in this
industry'
On the personal front, it's a busy time for Juan who is due to get married
in February 2006 to his fiancée, Leah. Having just moved to a new
home in Horsham, West Sussex and changed jobs too, tying the knot means
Juan has achieved the 'triple' in a very short space of time!