NEWS | Round-up People LAUREN GIFFORD FRANKE
Strengthening its sales team, Franke has appointed Lauren Gifford to serve as its new national account manager. Working closely with the brand’s national retail partners, Gifford will be responsible for suppor- ting Franke’s previously established relationships, developing its client base, and enhancing the range of products available to customers. Gifford’s appointment follows an 18-year-long career in sales and account management, including a six-year period as Sealy Group’s national account manager. Franke sales director Chris Gallagher said: “Her drive, determination and enthusiasm will make her a real asset to the business.”
Here’s a look at this month’s KBB appointments
MASTERCLASS MARK QUINTON
Masterclass Kitchens has announced that Mark Quinton is taking on the role of area sales manager, covering a patch that includes East Anglia, Essex and north London. Bringing both retail and manufacturing experience to his new role, Quinton has an extensive career in the KBB industry. He joins Masterclass from Atlantis Bathrooms and Kitchens, where he worked as a kitchen design consultant, and prior
to that gained experience in roles at
Multiwood Products and Alno. Quinton said of his new role: “I’m very much looking forward to this exciting new chapter, as well as meeting and working with our like-minded retail partners in my region.”
OMEGA KATY SNOW
Omega has recently promoted Katy Snow to the newly-created role of contract sales and operations director. For the past five years, Snow has led the company’s contracts operation team, making her the prime candidate to fill the position. The news follows the recent resignation of John Cahill, who had served as the company’s previous operations director. Omega believes that by consolidating the roles of contract sales and operations director, it can offer greater efficiency to customers. Snow said of the move: “Having closely collaborated with John for years, I look forward to building upon the excellent groundwork we have already laid.”
POGGENPOHL MAX JACKSON
Premium kitchen brand Poggenpohl has announced a new appointment to its board of directors. Max Jackson will be joining the company to serve as projects director, and will be reporting directly to UK operations director Mike James. Having previously worked for brands such as Columbini Group, Boffi and Nobilia, Jackson will be bringing with him an extensive amount of experience. He has a career history stretching back over two decades within the furniture industry, and has predominantly focused on the high-end sector within the central London area, having managed projects with values up to £10 million.
16
ALEX WILSON & CAROL WILSON LAKES
In line with its plans to drive business growth, Lakes has appointed two new regional sales managers for the north of the country. Alex Wilson (left) is joining the brand following her previous position as area sales manager for brands under Glen Dimplex, and will be serving as regional sales manager for the North-East. She said: “Lakes is a respected brand that has a reputation for going the extra mile for customers.” Carol Wilson (right) is also joining Lakes to serve as regional sales manager for the North- East. Her prior experience includes five years working as a key account manager at Wirquin, and a position as national account manager for Bristan Group.
SONAS BATHROOMS PETER VAUGHAN
Following its entry into the UK market earlier this year, Irish-based Sonas Bathrooms has appointed Peter Vaughan to the position of area sales manager. Vaughan’s remit will cover the south-west of England and south Wales, and he brings more than 25 years of prior sales experience to the role. Having previously worked at companies such as Novellini, Jacuzzi and Wellis, Sonas will be relying on him to drive sales growth as well as manage key accounts across the two regions. Vaughan commented: “With continuous innovation and a really strong product portfolio, I am confident that Sonas is perfectly placed to provide added value to UK retailing outlets.”
• August 2023
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72
