Indesit
Company Welcomes New Appointment
Indesit
Company
shows continued support and commitment to the built-In sector and general
training with the announcement of a new appointment. Since 1st November,
2005 training activities within the Commercial function have been split
into two teams; electrical retail channels which has been increased in
size and continues to be lead by Joyce Stronach, and the kitchen channels.
Pauline Lilywhite has joined the team, leading the training and support
for the kitchen channels as Built-In Channel Training Manager and will
report directly to Commercial Director, John Morrissey.
Pauline, 40, has been working within the built-in sector for the last
three years with previous experience at General Domestic Appliances and
more recently Waterline Ltd. In Pauline's 12 years at GDA she was responsible
for team leadership and development resulting in a number of achievements
including restructuring Hotpoint's training team to a mutli-brand team
and the introduction of team incentives, enhancing staff motivation and
morale. At Waterline Ltd Pauline was in charge of all aspects of retailer
product training and internal staff training. Pauline brings to her role
a profound knowledge of many of the customers in the sector and competitive
products that service these customers.
John Morrissey, Commercial Director, Indesit Company UK, comments ‘We
are really pleased to announce Pauline's new appointment and feel that
her experience is undoubtedly an asset to the built-in team. Against the
current background of declining markets these additional investments in
training are a clear sign of our commitment to support our electrical
retail customers and kitchen channels. With the support of Pauline's team
we look set to achieve our ambition of 20% share of built-in by 2008.’
Advanced
Technical Panels Appoints New Sales Rep
Advanced
Technical Panels
has announced the latest addition to its sales team with the appointment
of a new representative for the South East region.
Stephanie Plaster will bring more than 25 years of experience in the timber
trade to the specialist panels arm of distributor James Latham Plc. She
has an extensive knowledge of the trade, having started out her career
as a timber trainee, before working in sales for over twenty years.
David Briggs of Advanced Technical Panels, says: ‘We are delighted
to welcome Stephanie to the team, and we are confident that her knowledge
and experience of the trade will be a great benefit to our customer base
in the South East.’
Stephanie has a BSc Honours in Forest Product Technology, specialising
in timber species identification and plywood. In her spare time she enjoys
bird watching and natural history.
Advanced Technical Panels is a custom-built panel distributor, and provides
a whole range of flooring, hardwoods, softwoods and overlaid panels, which
are available for all construction, fitting and design needs.
For more information about ATP products, call 01924 263 655, e-mail atp.north@lathams.co.uk,
or visit http://www.lathamtimber.co.uk,
where product brochures can be downloaded.
Whirlpool
Promotes Swift and Todman to Expanded Global Leadership Roles
Whirlpool
Corporation
Chairman and CEO Jeff M. Fettig recently announced that effective January
1st, 2006, David L. Swift, previously executive vice president, Whirlpool
North America, has been promoted to the position of president, Whirlpool
North America, and named a member of Whirlpool’s board of directors,
and Michael A. Todman, previously executive vice president, Whirlpool
Corporation, and president, Whirlpool Europe, has been promoted to the
position of president, Whirlpool International, and also named a member
of Whirlpool’s board of directors.
'These important leadership moves reflect the strong growth, size, scope
and increasing integration of our global business,' said Fettig. 'This
realignment of our leadership structure will accelerate execution of our
global strategy and further extend the benefits we gain from our global
operations, while also facilitating the business transition and integration
of our planned acquisition of Maytag Corporation.'
Swift is now accountable for Whirlpool’s North American businesses,
as well as for the integration of Maytag operations after the planned
acquisition is complete. Todman is accountable for Whirlpool’s
international businesses in Europe, Latin America and Asia.
'Dave and Mike are both experienced global executives with the skills
to fully leverage our global operations, while accelerating the positive
momentum we have in our business,' added Fettig.
Fettig also announced that W. Timothy Yaggi, currently senior vice president
and general manager, Brand Portfolio Group, North America, has been promoted
to executive vice president, Market Operations, North America, and Marc
Bitzer, currently senior vice president, Marketing and Sales, Whirlpool
Europe, has been promoted to executive vice president of Whirlpool Corporation,
and president, Whirlpool Europe. Yaggi will report to Swift, and Bitzer
will report to Todman. Both Yaggi and Bitzer will join Whirlpool’s
executive management committee.
'This promotion recognises Tim's outstanding leadership and his ability
to effectively grow our brands,' said Fettig. 'He will provide the
leadership to ensure that we continue our strong growth in the marketplace,
while moving with increased speed in meeting trade customers and consumer
needs.'
'Marc’s promotion acknowledges his many contributions to our brand
marketing and sales capabilities in Europe,' said Fettig. 'Under
Marc’s leadership, we will also continue to grow and improve our
operating performance across Europe.'
Swift joined Whirlpool as executive vice president, North American Region,
in 2001. Prior to joining Whirlpool, Swift was president of Eastman
Kodak Company's Kodak Professional Group, and also served as chairman
and president of Kodak's Greater Asia Region, based in Shanghai, China. A
native of Wilbraham, Mass., Swift earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics
and physics from Amherst College, a master’s degree in electronics
engineering from Dartmouth College and a master’s degree in business
administration from Harvard University's Graduate School of Business.
Todman was named executive vice president and president, Whirlpool Europe,
in October 2001. Prior to this assignment, he was executive vice president,
North America Region. Todman began his career with Whirlpool in
1993 as director, Finance, United Kingdom, and has held a variety of leadership
positions since that time. In 2001, he was named executive vice president,
North America, and a member of the executive committee of Whirlpool Corporation. Prior
to joining Whirlpool, Todman worked for 10 years at Wang Laboratories,
Inc., a computer hardware and software company. A native of St. Thomas,
U.S. Virgin Islands, Todman earned a bachelor's degree in business administration
from Georgetown University.
Yaggi was named senior vice president and general manager, Brand Portfolio
Group, North America, in 2002. Prior to this, he was vice president, Whirlpool
Brand, North America. Since joining Whirlpool in 1994, Yaggi has
held a variety of other leadership positions of increasing responsibility. Prior
to coming to Whirlpool, he worked for Norelco Consumer Products Company. A
native of Stamford, Conn., Yaggi earned a bachelor’s degree from
Princeton University and a master’s degree in business administration
from Michigan State University.
Bitzer was named senior vice president, marketing sales and services,
Whirlpool Europe, in 2000. Prior to this assignment, he was vice president,
Bauknecht Brand Group. Before joining Whirlpool Europe, Bitzer worked
for eight years at The Boston Consulting Group, where he left as partner
and vice president. Bitzer earned a doctorate degree from the St.
Gallen Graduate School of Business, Economics and Law in Switzerland.
Wolseley
plc Board Change - Appointment of Frank Roach as Chief Executive North
America
Wolseley
plc,
the world's largest specialist trade distributor of plumbing and heating
products and a leading supplier of building materials to professional
contractors, has announced that on December 16th Mr Frank Roach was appointed
as a Director of the Company. Mr Roach will be responsible for the Group's
North American operations with immediate effect and in succession to Chip
Hornsby, who will succeed Charlie Banks as Chief Executive Officer with
effect from 1st August 2006.
Frank Roach, aged 54, is an American citizen. He joined Ferguson, Wolseley's
US plumbing and heating business, in 1976. During his time with Ferguson
he undertook a number of operational roles, including branch manager in
Richmond, Virginia and vice president of the US mid-Atlantic region. In
2005 he was appointed as senior vice president of the recently created
Wolseley North America management team with responsibility for North American
business groups. In this role he has played a key part in further developing
and expanding the Group's North American businesses including plumbing,
waterworks and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning).
Charlie Banks, Chief Executive Officer of Wolseley said 'I am delighted
with Frank's appointment. Frank has made a significant impact on Ferguson's
and, more recently, the Group's, success in North America over the past
30 years and I am sure he will bring all of that experience to bear in
his new role.'
John Whybrow, Chairman of Wolseley said 'I am delighted that we are able
to make another senior appointment from within the organisation and I
look forward to Frank's contribution to the deliberations of our Board.
This appointment is an integral step in Chip Hornsby's succession as Chief
Executive Officer of the Group and will, from early in the New Year, allow
Chip the opportunity to spend more time in Europe gaining a deeper understanding
of our businesses and, in due course, our investor relations activities.'
New
Area Sales Manager for Carron Phoenix
Paul
Ricketts has joined Carron Phoenix
as the new Area Sales Manager for London, Northern Home Counties and East
Anglia.
Paul has had a long career in sales, most recently in the ceramic tile
industry.
Commenting on his new role:
‘Having worked for many years for both manufacturers and distributors,
I'm aiming to use my knowledge and experience of the supply chain to give
Carron Phoenix's customers the results they need.’
Reporting to Bob Ross, National Sales Manager at Carron Phoenix, Paul
will be responsible for driving sales in the retail, contract and social
housing sectors.
For more information on Carron Phoenix's sink and tap products, call 01324
638 321 or log on at http://www.carron.com
Franke
Announces New Northern Sales Manager
Franke,
the world's largest sink manufacturer, has appointed a new Northern Regional
Sales Manager following Justine Turner's move to look after the company’s
distributors in the South of England.
Gary Griffin joined the team in January and has many years experience
in the kitchen industry having worked for Keller Kitchens, Bushboard,
Plasman and Hopkins Fourways.
His main role will be to continue Franke's policy of working closely with
its key business partners and their external sales managers, supporting
them as they visit independent kitchen retailers.
Duncan Marr, managing director for Franke UK, commented: ‘We are
delighted to welcome Gary onboard. He has a wealth of experience in the
kitchen industry and will play a key role in the development and implementation
of our future growth in the Northern region.’
Tel: 0161 436 6280
Email: john.swain@franke.co.uk
Web: http://www franke.co.uk
John
Kershaw New Miele Head of Marketing for Domestic Appliances
John Kershaw has recently joined Miele in the new role of Head of Marketing for domestic appliances. He comes from Electrolux where his most recent position was as Head of Laundry and Dishwashing.
Prior to that he was employed on the retail side of British Gas. John brings 19 years of experience in the domestic appliance industry to the Miele brand.
Premium
Appliance Brands Brings in the New Year with a New Commercial Manager
North
West based white-goods company Premium Appliance
Brands (PAB) is welcoming in the New Year with the appointment
of new Commercial Manager, Mike Goulding.
Joining the team from his role as Supply Chain Director at Layezee Beds,
part of the Silentnight Group, Mike is responsible for supply chain management,
organising all after sales activities and liaising with suppliers.
Guy Weaver, Managing Director of Premium Appliance Brands, comments, ‘Mike
has gained significant industry experience, both at Layezee Beds and also
more significantly as Planning and Materials Director at Glen Dimplex
Cooking.
‘Mike has a detailed knowledge of our market place and its requirements
and I am confident that his appointment will result in further improvements
to our logistics and after sales service to the benefit of our fast expanding
customer base.’.
Wentworth
Kitchens Introduces Justine Bartram
Wentworth
Kitchens
has announced that to support future growth and development, Justine Bartram
has been appointed to the role of Marketing Administrator for the Wentworth
Kitchens division of Mereway.
Justine's role will focus on effectively managing the increasing level
of consumer enquiries into the division, assisting the marketing function
in its promotion of Wentworth to the end user and providing general administrative
support to the Wentworth Kitchens team.
‘We
are delighted to welcome Justine to the role of marketing administrator.
Her experience will prove invaluable for the team, and comes at a time
when the Wentworth brand is becoming increasingly more recognised by both
the Kitchens industry and consumers alike,’ says Joint Venture Development
Manager Bruce Thomas.
For further information please call the Marketing Department on 0121 765
3603.
Electrolux
Announces New UK Brand & Marketing Director
Electrolux
has announced the appointment of Andy Mackay to the position of ‘UK
Brand & Marketing Director’ for both Electrolux Major Appliances
and Electrolux Floorcare, with immediate effect.
Andy
Mackay has been Brand & Marketing Director for Electrolux Major Appliances
since 2003 and has extensive experience in the management and direction
of the Electrolux Brand portfolio across both Indoor and Outdoor Products.
The new appointment of Andy to also head up the UK Electrolux Group Floorcare
Brand & Marketing activities signals a major move to focus and invest
in the Electrolux brand across all sectors and build upon the strength
of Electrolux Brand in the competitive Vacuum Cleaner Market.
Andy will be responsible for all Regional Brand and Marketing Management
& Communications Activity, and report to Roger Taylor (Vice President
& Managing Director, Major Appliances UK & Ireland) and also to
Patrick Le Corre (Vice President of Marketing Floor Care Europe) –
as part of the UK Electrolux Floorcare Management Team headed by Nick
Munton.
Andy Mackay commented,
'As we seek to leverage the Global Strength of the Electrolux Brand &
Portfolio, I am very much looking forward to the challenge – and
to working with the teams in both business areas'.
Planit
International Appoints Chris Anderson as National Sales Manager
Design
and visualisation software provider, Planit International
has strengthened its sales and customer support team with the appointment
of Chris Anderson as the company's National Sales Manager.
Chris
brings almost 30 years sales and management experience gained within the
kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and home improvement sectors to the post. In
his new role, he will be responsible for Planit's external salesforce,
as well as liaison and support for the company's existing user base. In
addition, he will be forging closer relations with appliance producers,
kitchen furniture manufacturers and distributors to ensure that Planit
Fusion continues to incorporate the industry's latest designs and product
developments.
'Chris has an exceptional track record of success within our sector,'
says Planit International's Sales Director, Alastair McPheat. 'He has
amassed a wealth of experience working with some of the industry's best
known names, as well as through running his own kitchen retailing company.
'His appointment not only underlines Planit Fusion's position as the KBB
sector's number one design and visualisation software package, but also
our commitment to backing its capabilities with the highest levels of
ongoing support.'
Biographical Notes on Chris Anderson
Born in West Sussex, Chris Anderson trained as an electronic engineer
with ITT before moving to a sales role at Lamson Business Systems in the
early 1970s. He later joined Robert Bosch GmbH as National Salesman for
Fitted Kitchens and Built-in Appliances, and subsequently became Area
Sales Manager and National Product Trainer for kitchen appliance manufacturer,
Neff UK Ltd.
In the early 1980s, Chris took up the position of Area Sales Manager for
Poggenpohl's southern region, before establishing his own kitchen retailing
business in Eastbourne. He was appointed National Sales Manager / Key
Accounts at sink manufacturer, Blanco UK in 1990 and in his spare time
studied social sciences and politics at the Open University.
He joins Planit International from the world's largest sink manufacturer,
Franke Ltd, where he was Regional Sales Manager, responsible for the company's
distributors in the south of England.
Married with two daughters, Mr Anderson lives in Shoreham and lists sailing,
golf, music and the theatre among his leisure activities.
About Planit International Ltd.
Based at Ashford in Kent, Planit International is a developer of advanced
design and visualisation software for the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and
home improvement markets. Its flagship product, Planit Fusion incorporates
a comprehensive range of customer management tools, superior graphics
and presentational quality.
The company is a principal member of the Planit Group and is the sector's
only accredited Microsoft Partner.
Tel: +44 (0)1233 635566
Web: http://www.planit.com
Imperial
Bathrooms Expands Irish Sales Operation
Bathroom
manufacturer, Imperial Bathrooms says
that it looks set to strengthen its market position in Ireland following
the recent appointment of Sam Brown as Sales Manager.
Covering
both Northern Ireland and Eire, Sam will be responsible for developing
relationships with new and existing retailers and merchants, strengthening
the company’s brand-positioning platform ‘Imperial Bathrooms
– A Modern Classic, and introducing a portfolio of high quality,
handcrafted bathroom products.
Sam will also assume responsibility for supporting customers with an ongoing
programme of product and marketing activity that will include new and
refreshing Design Guides, display material, ongoing product promotions
and extended in store displays.
Having held a series of senior sales and business development positions
with a variety of companies – including Keen-M Imports, Lomac Tiles
Ltd and Heaton Floors – Sam brings a wealth of experience to the
role. His most recent position was with Pilkington’s Tiles where
he was Business Manager for the Republic of Ireland.
Commenting on Sam’s appointment, Imperial Bathroom’s Managing
Director, Antonio Garrido said: 'The arrival of a new Sales Manager exclusively
for Ireland is further testimony to the company’s ambition to expand
its operations both here in the UK and overseas. Sam’s career experience
and personal enthusiasm will be an invaluable asset to both Imperial’s
management team and our growing customer network.'
He added: 'This appointment continues a series of exciting strategic developments
for the company, including the creation of our new management team, a
new-look comprehensive design guide and web site, an intensive trade and
consumer PR and advertising campaign, and a new and improved customer
services offering.
'Imperial Bathrooms is renowned for the quality, function and form of
its stunning range of bathroom suites, furniture, fixtures, fittings and
ancillaries. Covering the spectrum of both traditional and contemporary
design styles, all Imperial products are manufactured by skilled specialists
and are hand-finished to exacting standards that set the benchmark for
quality throughout the bathroom industry.'
Tel: 0870 60 61 62 3
Web: http://www.imperial-bathrooms.com
Specialist
freestanding bath manufacturer Victoria &
Albert® has grown its UK sales support team with the recruitment
of Steffan Thirlwall as Sales Support Manager and Linda Butler as Accounts
Administrator.
The new position involves helping dealers throughout the east of England
from the M25 up to Newcastle.
‘The more desirable the sanitaryware, the more important showroom
design and product knowledge is to sales success,’ says Steffan.
‘Victoria & Albert enjoys a strong reputation as a high growth
premium brand and I'm really looking forward to working with our approved
stockists to develop this even further.’
Steffan
is ideally qualified in this new role, having been a Merchandising Supervisor
with Capitol Tiles for the last three years.
Visit KBB 2006 and see Steffan and the V&A team at Stand E59 Hall
20, or telephone 01952 210 814 for more information on the entire freestanding
range.
• The manufacturer has recruited Linda Butler as Accounts
Administrator at the company's head office in Telford, Shropshire.
The new position was created because of strong sales performance throughout
the group - in the last financial period ending July 2005, Victoria &
Albert® Baths recorded an annual +23% increase in UK sales by volume
with worldwide year on sales up +15% compared to 2004.
Shires
Bathrooms Expands its Staff Base to Enhance Customer Service
Bathroom
manufacturer, Shires Bathrooms, part
of Qualceram Shires plc, has announced three new appointments and one
promotion across the company’s portfolio of brands.
Mark Wild has been appointed as Sales Manager for the South East. His
new role will involve building strong relationships with architects, designers,
specifiers and local authorities to generate new business and develop
the brand in the Southern Counties and South London areas. Mark has spent
10 years in the light-side building materials industry and brings with
him a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Paul
Malone has been appointed as Area Specification Manager and brings with
him 20 years experience in the building industry, managing merchant branches
and driving sales. Paul’s new role will involve targeting the entire
customer base which ranges from housebuilders to councils.
Chris Leyland joins Selecta Shower Enclosures & Screens as Area Sales
Manager for the North. Having spent 14 years in the plumbing and heating
industry, including 10 years as Branch Manager for Travis Perkins, Chris’s
new role will involve driving sales forward to grow the Selecta brand
in the North amongst housebuilders, architects, installers and contractors.
Alan Friar (pictured) of Selecta Shower Enclosures & Screens has been
promoted to National Specifications Sales Manager. His responsibilities
include developing specifications with major housebuilders, developers,
specifiers and architects as well as running the external sales team.
Alan, formerly Northern Specification Manager with Showerlux, brings with
him vast experience in the shower and enclosure market.
Kenny Cameron, General Manager of Shires Bathrooms, comments: 'I am delighted
to welcome such experienced individuals to the team. It is an exciting
time at Shires Bathrooms in terms of growth and their experience will
play a key role in expanding the sales teams, customer service and product
development to further enhance the companies offerings.'
Maytag's
New Area Sales Managers
Maytag
has recently appointed three new area sales managers to cover various
parts of the UK.
David
Wing is one of Maytag's latest recruits to
the sales team. David joined Maytag in November as Area Sales Manager
for the North East of England.
During his career David has held several eminent positions with leading
white goods manufacturers including Creda, Russell Hobbs, Merloni and
Whirlpool. He brings a wealth of industry knowledge and appliance experience
to the company to contribute to the development of the business in the
north east of the country.
David says of his appointment, ‘The Maytag team has made great progress
in the short time they have been in the UK and I am looking forward to
the new challenges and opportunities the position will bring.’ He
continues, ‘There is a lot of new and exciting things happening at
Maytag and it is good to be at the front delivering such positive news
in these challenging times.’
Maytag
has also announced the appointment of Melissa Church to Area Sales Manager
for the south-east of England.
Melissa joins Maytag most recently from Customer Services with a toiletries
company. However, she has an eminent depth of knowledge and experience
in the white goods industry gained from nearly two decades with Whirlpool,
working in sales both in contract and retail, and then latterly as Demand
Forecast Manager in Supply Chain.
Melissa will be focusing her efforts in the south-eastern part of the
country covering an area from Norfolk down to Kent. ‘There will be
many new challenges ahead and I hope to be creating many opportunities
for the Maytag family of brands. I look forward to contributing and managing
the success in the south-east and reviving and developing new partnerships
with our customers,’ comments Melissa on her appointment.
Amber
Tutt has also recently joined Maytag as Area
Sales Manager for the South of England.
Amber joins Maytag with a healthy 18 years in the industry across several
companies. Her sales, industry and relationship skills in appliances were
honed during her last employment at Neff. Latterly Amber has spent some
time out, travelling the USA and Europe.
In her new role, Amber is responsible for the south of the country supporting
Maytag's retail partners and developing and maximising new opportunities
in Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex. ‘It's great to be back in the industry
and I am thoroughly looking forward to re-acquainting myself with old
and new retail partners with Maytag's appliances. Maytag has so much to
offer and I am looking forward to working with a great bunch of people,
in an industry I enjoy, with products that have so much to offer,’
comments Amber.
Call Maytag UK on 01737 231 000.
Jamie
Schneider joins J & J Ormerod PLC's Growing Business Development Team
J
& J Ormerod PLC,
the independent manufacturer of kitchens and bedrooms, continues to expand
its UK commercial operations adding Jamie Schneider to the growing team.
Jamie joins as Area Sales Manager for the South West and his remit covers
the Colonial and eco kitchen ranges and Stately bedrooms range retailed
through independent kitchen and bedroom showrooms.
From
his base in Salisbury, Jamie will be covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset
and Avon. He has 18 years' experience in the kitchen industry, has established
and run his own successful retail showroom and held posts at Britannia
Living Ltd. before making this move to J & J Ormerod PLC.
Jamie's experience incorporates managing key accounts, product training,
business development, setting and achieving sales targets and marketing
involvement.
Jamie comments, ‘I am pleased to join J & J Ormerod PLC as the
company continues to lead the way in product innovation and design developments.
I am particularly excited that I will play a part in establishing the
retail base for the new eco range as well as developing the market for
the highly successful Colonial range.’
J&J Ormerod is a corporate member of the KBSA (Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom
Specialist Association), a long term member of ASFI (Association of Suppliers
to the Furniture Industry) and a supporter of FIRA (Furniture Industry
Research Association).
J&J Ormerod PLC can be contacted directly on 01706 877877 or alternatively
email Natalie Peters on npeters@jjoplc.com