Maytag
UK,
has appointed Mark Scott to the position of Business Development Manager
for the UK.
Mark's position is a new one to Maytag UK. Mark will be responsible for
pioneering, driving and expanding business opportunities through the dedicated
team of area sales managers, nationally. Mark is well known throughout
the industry having joined from Fisher & Paykel where he was UK Sales
Manager and previously of Dragon Appliances responsible for distribution
of them. Marks comments. 'I am looking forward to the role. I know many
of the people behind the company and in the industry, and I believe that
Maytag has a phenomenal range of innovative and dynamic products. It's
great to be with the market leader of genuine American refrigeration in
the challenging and competitive climate today.'
Graham Gleave, Sales Director, Maytag UK comments, 'Mark's business experience
coupled with his in depth knowledge and relationships within the household
appliance industry is already proving a great asset. His experience will
be an extensive asset to the entire Maytag team, opening up new opportunities
and expanding the market place for the Maytag family of brands'.
Tel: 01737 231 000
Web: http://www.maytag.co.uk
Bathroom
distribution specialist, Barwick has
appointed three new members of staff in its Bradford office as part of
the company’s ongoing expansion. The appointments maintain Barwick’s
dedication to improving levels of service and support for the bathroom
retailer.
Grant Florence has been appointed to the new role of Sales Office Coordinator
to assist in managing the increasing level of calls. Previously a customer
services technical advisor for a major bank, Grant has considerable experience
that is complementary to the role.
In the accounts department Kay Beckwith is appointed to the new role of
Assistant credit controller. Kay is joined by Nigel Hart, who has been
appointed to the position of Purchase ledger control. Kay brings with
her a wealth of financial experience with a leading bank, her solid financial
background made her ideal for this position. Nigel comes from a retail
background, as an office and finance manager in his previous job Nigel
had the right grounding to help him in his new role.
Tel: 01274 700900
Email: mailto:info@barwick-bradford.co.uk
Web: http://www.barwick-bradford.co.uk
Stefan
Kaczmarczyk takes up Hotpoint's Built-In Marketing Chair
Merloni
Elettrodomestici UK
has appointed Stefan Kaczmarczyk, as Category Manager for Built-in, looking
after Hotpoint, Indesit, and Creda products. Stefan will be responsible
for pushing the Hotpoint built-in portfolio forward, and strengthening
it's position in a number of key markets especially kitchen specialist,
contract, builder merchant and independent retail channels.
Stefan comments: 'It's very exciting to be given a brand like Hotpoint,
it has a massive profile in the UK both with the trade and consumers.
Merloni UK has invested a great deal into Hotpoint this year and the built-in
market is a massive opportunity for us. Our current product portfolio
offers a great deal to all our customers and next year we'll be able to
offer some very exciting propositions.'
Stefan Kaczmarczyk, aged 33, joined Merloni in July 2002 as the new Marketing
Manager for built-in, primarily responsible for building both Ariston
and lndesit built-in. Prior to joining Merloni UK, Stefan held a number
of other marketing roles with Scottish Power, British Airways and 3M.
Tel: 08709 060 060
Web: http://www.hotpoint.co.uk
Masco
Corporation Announces Appointment of Two New Directors
Masco
Corporation,
announced on 3rd November that its Board of Directors has appointed two
new Directors:
- Professor David L. Johnston, 62, has served as President and Vice Chancellor
of the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada since July 1, 1999. A
specialist in securities regulation, corporation and information technology
law, Professor Johnston has authored numerous books, holds an A.B. from
Harvard University, an L.L.B. from Cambridge University and an L.L.B.
from Queen's University, as well as honorary doctorates from twelve universities.
- J. Michael Losh, 57, formerly served as Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer of General Motors from July 1994 through August
2000 and as chairman of GMAC, General Motor's financial services group,
from July 1994 until April 1999.
'We are very fortunate to add these two experienced professionals to our
Board of Directors. Both of these men have enjoyed extensive professional
careers and understand the role and responsibilities of public company
directors,' said Richard A. Manoogian, Masco's Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer. 'I expect that both David and Michael will occupy important roles
and make meaningful contributions as members of our Board and its various
committees.'
Web: http://www.masco.com
Heritage
Expands Sales and Marketing Team
Heritage
Bathrooms
has boosted its sales and marketing team by appointing four new members
of staff.
Donald Baikie, Dan Martin and Andy Phillips all join the company as areas
sales managers for the South West, South East and East England respectively
whilst Ben Culley has been appointed Brand Communications manager for
the south.
(left-right)
Ben Culley, Dan Martin, Andy Phillips, Donald Baikie
Donald Baikie originally hails from Fife in Scotland and he has worked
in the sales industry for the past 15 years. He has sold everything from
herbal remedies to decorative coatings and trained as a sales rep with
Swedish Match (formerly Swan Vesta) before going on to work with Colgate
Palmolive immediately prior to joining Heritage.
Dan Martin joins Adam Evans within the Bristol/South team (Adam has recently
been promoted to Commercial Manager for the region). Dan spent four and
a half years as a Customer Development Manger for Unilever working with
brands such as Birds Eye and Walls prior to joining Heritage.
Andy Phillips, who will work within the new Heritage region Stoke/East,
has always worked in sales. A Yorkshireman from Sheffield, Andy’s
career to date has encompassed selling original label baby products to
companies such as Tesco and Mothercare and (immediately prior to joining
Heritage) selling hair care products to salons throughout the UK.
Ben Culley’s role will be to grow the Heritage brand by developing
dealer awareness and encouraging them to use its strengths to improve
sales. This will encompass training sales representatives on the presentation
of new products and use of marketing tools.
Ben originally hails from Weston-Super-Mare but has travelled extensively
overseas and was operations manager of a ski resort in Verbiers, Switzerland
for seven years before joining Heritage. Prior to that, however, he worked
in retail management for five years in Bristol so has considerable experience
within the retail industry.
‘We’re delighted to welcome our four new members of staff aboard
and are confident they will all prove to be invaluable members of our
expanding sales and marketing team,’ says Bryan Benfield, sales and
marketing director of Heritage Bathrooms Distribution.
‘They bring an outstanding wealth of sales experience from a variety
of different industries that will enable us to develop the Heritage brand
during this exciting time of growth.
‘We recently added more than a hundred new products to our product
portfolio and we’re boosting our workforce in order to facilitate
increased sales and ensure that supply meets growing demand.’
Tel: 0117 963 3333
Web: http://www.heritagebathrooms.com
Trade
Mouldings Distribution Expands Sales Force
Trade
Mouldings Distribution,
the Rochdale distribution arm of the wrapped mouldings, doors and components
manufacturer, has appointed two new sales staff to further develop the
company’s expanding operations.
Jason Canavan and Andy Marshall will become Area Sales Managers in specific
areas of England and Wales.
Trade
Mouldings expands sales force with Andy Marshall (left) and Jason Canavan
Jason
will be responsible for the area south and east of the Midlands including
the south east and south west of England. His experience in the kitchens
and bedrooms markets comes through personal and family experience including
a sound knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Andy, based in the Midlands, will cover the area from Bristol, South Wales,
the West Midlands and north east up through Nottingham and Derby. Andy’s
experience in both the kitchen and bedroom markets is based in manufacturing,
distribution and retailing.
Both of the new Trade Mouldings sales members are excited by the prospects
and potential that the wide and growing product range can offer the market,
especially with the extensive stock holdings and distribution capability
of the new Rochdale centre.
Rod Bairstow who is the UK Sales Manager for Trade Mouldings Distribution
says that the new appointments represent the rapid progress made since
the centre opened just under a year ago. ‘The market had been looking
for this type of product and service for some time and by appointing to
highly qualified sales staff we can further extend this.’
Tel: 01706 753600
Email: mailto:trademouldings@btconnect.com
Maytag
UK Expands Marketing Team
Maytag
UK
continues its investment in marketing and brand building in the UK with
the appointment of Paul Dayrell to Product Manager.
Paul
joined Maytag UK in 2001 as National Key Account Manager, incorporating
the responsibility for Maytag's national training programme. Paul now
takes on the role of Product Manager, working across all brands including
Amana, Maytag and Admiral, and will be responsible for all domestic appliance
product management across all markets. Paul will retain his previous responsibility
for the national training programme for Maytag retailers.
'This is a very exciting opportunity for me and one that will contribute
to the affirmation of Maytag's position as the premier supplier of genuine
American appliances in the UK. We shall continue to invest in many new
products and even new market sectors, while at the same time, listen to
our retailers and customers to ensure we fulfil their market needs,' says
Paul.
Paul will report directly to Holly Burrow, Senior Manager, Marketing,
who comments, 'Paul has a broad depth of industry experience and his understanding
of the market from his previously field based role will be a great asset
in his new role.' Holly continues, 'lt is our intention to ensure we have
the right people, products and services in place, so that Maytag UK can
harness the retailers' needs and expand our position in the market place
today, continuing to grow on our foundation as the market leader of American
appliances.'
Tel: 01737 231000
Web: http://www.maytag.co.uk
PWS
Announces new Appointments
PWS
Distributors
has announced the appointment of John Lennon to the newly created position
of Marketing and Sales Director. His appointment is aimed at helping the
company through the next stage of its growth and development and to help
PWS achieve its strategic objectives over the coming years.
John has extensive marketing experience after developing his expertise
as a Brand Manager in the FMCG trade with Unilever, and more recently
he held the position of Marketing Director at Hallmark Cards plc.
Roy Stephenson, director at PWS, comments: 'We welcome John to the team
- his marketing experience will be a big asset as we take the company
forward. We are continuously looking for ways to improve our product range
and services and John will have a big part to play in the way we achieve
that.'
PWS
has
also announced the promotion of Martin McAuliffe to the position of Area
Sales Manager for the North and Cumbria.
Martin brings a wealth of experience to the role from his position of
internal sales manager for the PWS worksurface division, however his new
role will focus on all of PWS' product portfolio.
Roy Stephenson comments: 'Martin has shown commitment and a real understanding
of the business during his time at PWS. With his promotion we are looking
to further our commitment to our wide Northern customer base.'
Tel: 01325 505 555
Email: mailto:mail@pws.co.uk
Web: http://www.pws.co.uk
New Marketing Manager for ASFI
The
Association of Suppliers to the Furniture Industry has recently
appointed Jenny Baldwin as ASFI Marketing Manager.
Jenny has worked for over 12 years within the furniture supplies sector,
so brings a wealth of experience to her new role.
Based at the new ASFI Head Office in Derby, Jenny will take responsibility
for all Exhibition and Association marketing activities.
She will be become a key member of the new ASFI team in their mission
to deliver increased benefits to existing and new members alike.
In addition, Jenny will be looking after the day to day running of the
Association's administration, including the Credit Reference Scheme and
Business Support Helpline. She will also be concentrating on the relaunch
of ASFI 2004 ensuring a vibrant exhibitor and visitor promotion is in
place for next year's show.
Tel: 01332 265511
Web: http://www.asfi.co.uk
Crosswater
has recently appointed dedicated sales representatives to cover the north
west.
Colin Richardson, previously Sales Director of Hadida, brings his experience
of Department Store and DIY sectors, while Angela Richardson's focus lies
with retail and wholesale businesses. Their established connections with
over 170 top showrooms and retailers in their region, will bring Crosswater
closer to becoming an everyday household name.
Philip Carr, Sales Director of Crosswater, welcomes Colin and Angie on
board and looks forward to building on Crosswater's already successful
relationships with it's customers.
Tel: 01322 554 886
Web: http://www.crosswater.co.uk
LG
Electronics Names Vice Chairman S.S.Kim as the New CEO
LG
Electronics
named Vice Chairman S.S.Kim as the new CEO on September 30th following
Mr. John Koo's resignation as LG Electronics chairman.
Since entering LG Electronics in 1969, the new CEO has been working at
the digital appliance company for 35 years. As such, he has witnessed
LG Electronics' growth. He is well known and respected as a reform-minded
businessman with outstanding leadership skills and strong drive and initiative.
In particular, he proposed the six sigma innovation and knowledge-based
management campaigns across the board, spearheading the company's reform
activities as a field-oriented entrepreneur. He likes to talk with employees,
without the air of someone who is a high-ranking company official.
Since January 2003, Mr. S.S.Kim has been serving as LG Electronics Vice
Chairman & CEO and head of digital appliance company. He was selected
as the Star of Asia for 2003 in June by the Business Week.
'I feel overwhelmed by such great responsibility. Based on Mr. John Koo's
achievements as the former chairman and CEO, however, I will do my utmost
to help LG Electronics rank among the world's top three electronics and
information communication companies by 2010,' S.S.Kim said.
Mr. John Koo is the eldest son of Mr. Koo Tae-hwoi, one of the LG founder
families. Mr. John Koo's resignation was intended to help pave the way
for the separation of four non-core affiliates - LG Cable, Kukdong City
Gas, LG-Caltex Gas and LG-Nikko Copper. LG is set to spin off LG Cable
and relevant affiliate companies in accordance with the nation’s
fair trade law.
Two
of Neff's managers - Roger Sandham
and Mike Ball - are taking up new roles of Key Account Managers within
the company. Roger and Mike - who, between them, have 25 years sales experience
with Neff will be responsible for major key accounts based North and South
of England respectively.
Roger Sandham is well known to all Neff dealers in the North of England
where he has been regional manager for 16 years, taking it to its current
turnover of £25 million.
Mike Ball has been with Neff for seven years, during which time he has
created the highest turnover area in the company and won the prestigious
TOPS award for the best overall Area Sales Manager for the last two years.
In their new roles, Roger (formerly Northern Regional Manager) and Mike
(formerly Area Sales Manager for Surrey and Sussex) will control the handling
of all Neff's high turnover multi branch accounts around the UK, allowing
the area managers to devote all their time to their independent accounts.
As a result of the promotion of Roger Sandham, Brian Jowett is taking
over as the new Regional Manager for the North of England. Brian has been
with Neff for over 10 years covering the East Midlands.
During this time he has won all the major sales awards available, including
the Ray McMillan Trophy for area manager of the year and the TOPS award
for outstanding sales management achievements within the group worldwide.
Like his senior colleagues mentioned here, Brian started his new job on
1st September and is looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.
Alan Thompson continues his successful role of Regional Manager for the
South of England as before.
New to the company meanwhile is Dean Peacock, who joins Neff as the company's
new area sales manager. He replaces Tony Garland covering the counties
of Hampshire, Surrey, Wiltshire and Dorset. Dean, 25, joined Neff from
national distributor Galley matrix, where he spent the last 18 months
as an area sales manager. Prior to that, he spent five years working at
the Southampton branch of Hopkinson Fourways, also on the sales side.
Tel: 08705 133090
Web: http://www.neff.co.uk
Birmingham-based
Mandarin Building Products Ltd has
appointed two new members of staff to cope with the ever-increasing sales
of the company’s Impulse range of bathroom sanitary ware.
Anthony
Ball (24), from Walsall, has joined the company as Sales Administrator,
and more recently Leanne Corley has been recruited to assist him in a
role that encompasses customer liaison, sales enquiries and response,
order tracking and accounts.
Previously a trainee manager at the Beverley Hotel in Walsall, Anthony
had the ideal grounding to help him in his new role. With a keen interest
in travelling he is hoping to soon visit the company’s manufacturing
site in China.
Leanne is also used to travel-based activities having previously worked
at Travelseekers Worldwide and has no problem in organising the shipping
side of Mandarin’s activities, which includes distribution of the
very popular Impulse brand throughout the UK.
Mandarin says it has been incredibly successful since it launched into
the UK six years ago, it has twice had to move premises to cope with increased
demand.
‘It’s a very busy office!’ said Anthony, ‘There’s
never a quiet moment and the amount of calls we get asking for repeat
orders proves the popularity of the whole range.’
For more information on Mandarin or a copy of the catalogue, contact 0121
328 6824
NewTeam
Appoints New UK Brand Manager for Glass Idromassaggio
NewTeam
has appointed Barbara Jonas as Brand Manager for the hydromassage brand
Glass, which the company represents exclusively in the UK.
Barbara has an extensive background in the bathroom industry as for the
past eleven years she has been at Triton Showers where, for the last two
years, she was National Accounts Manager. In this position Barbara was
responsible for the Electrical Wholesale Sector including Distributors
and Buying Groups and National and Independent Wholesalers.
Based at NewTeam’s Corby headquarters, Barbara will be responsible
for the day-to-day running of Glass to include the sales team, sales product
management, product development and performance, point-of-sale and display
and marketing and brochure strategy.
NewTeam’s Sales Director, Mark Hepplestone, said ‘Barbara’s
extensive experience in the bathroom industry will be invaluable in providing
our customers with support for this premium brand Her appointment is a
reflection of how well Glass is selling in the UK and with Barbara now
onboard we have the resources to build sales and invest in the future
of Glass.’
Tel: 01536 409222
Email: mailto:sales@newteam.com
Homag
Further Consolidates UK Position with new Appointment
Homag
has moved to advance its position in the UK as a supplier of panel processing
and woodworking technology with the appointment of Paul Cooper as Managing
Director of the company’s UK sales and service subsidiary.
Paul has an experienced background of overseeing similar operations internationally.
In particular he managed sales and service subsidiaries for the Gildemeister
Group of machine tool manufacturers, initially in the UK and then in the
USA with senior management responsibility for the North and South American
operations. Latterly he was transferred to Asia, based in Singapore with
responsibility for subsidiaries throughout Asia.
He says that the strength of the Homag Group of companies and their comprehensive
range of products and technology for all levels of the industry already
make Homag UK the premier supplier in Britain and Ireland. He aims to
advance this position and build on the strong service and technological
back-up headquartered at the purpose-built Castle Donington facility.
Tel: 01332 856500
Email: mailto:info@homag-uk.co.uk