PEOPLE
& E Hall’s managing director, Mark Roberts (pictured left), has retired from his role after 42 years with the business.
Succeeded by Andrew Bowden (right), formerly director of human resources and general affairs, Mr Roberts leaves behind a significant legacy.
People on the move J
and we need young blood in the industry.”
Fujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK) has appointed Ian Carroll as its chief operating officer.
He began his time at J & E Hall with a four-year apprenticeship, after which he worked in various roles including project sales, service management and managing operations for J & E Hall’s freezer business, Jackstone. Mr Roberts was appointed managing director in 2000 and credits ‘flexibility’ as the key to his career progression.
A great believer in apprenticeships, Mr Roberts has ensured that J & E Hall has become one of the leading advocates of training for young people in the refrigeration industry, running flourishing apprentice and graduate training schemes. He reflected: “It’s a great career for young people; there is so much diversity. At J & E Hall we work in many industrial sectors – brewing, food production, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals and the marine side to name but a few. This industry has a huge issue with skill shortages
Reporting to the Fujitsu General Air Conditioning (UK) board of directors, Mr Carroll will take full control of all aspects of the UK business. He brings many years of industry experience to the role, having most recently served as the company’s sales and marketing director. Mr Carroll joined Fujitsu in April 2014, having since made a significant contribution to the company’s growth and its UK market share – something that he is determined to develop in his new role. This will be achieved by continuing to build close relationships with distributors, installers and consulting engineers.
looking forward to the next few years as we work towards achieving further success.”
Guardian Water Treatment has announced the appointment of Steven Booth as managing director. Mr Booth will report to Phil Greenwood, chief executive of WCS Group, which acquired Guardian Water Treatment in December of last year.
people, systems and processes. We now have a far larger team and the scale and operational support to handle large customers with a national footprint. We have a wider offer too and can introduce customers to fire and security and air services.”
Guardian Water Treatment has also appointed Toby Hunt as key account director, while former chief executive, Mark Hobson, has moved into a non- executive role.
Neil Hopkinson has joined LG Electronics in the role of sales manager, heating solutions for the North and Scotland.
Having worked at Guardian Water Treatment for the past six years, Mr Booth is a trained water treatment chemist with experience across a range of industry sectors, from facilities management to food and beverage.
Mr Carroll said: “I am immensely proud to have been appointed chief operating officer. Since joining Fujitsu, I have seen the company go from strength to strength, especially in terms of developing technologically advanced products. We have already made great strides in growing our position in the UK air conditioning market, and I am
Playing a crucial part in the business’s provision of sustainable and effective water treatment solutions, Mr Booth is also focused on closed systems and the partnership with Hevasure.
He said: “Guardian has gone from strength to strength and I am delighted to take the helm at what promises to be an exciting new chapter. Our acquisition by WCS Group and integration in to the Marlowe Critical Services Group provides welcome investment in
He will primarily be responsible for introducing the popular LG Therma V air source heat pump range to contractors, installers, builders, developers, specifiers and distribution channels within his territory, as well as working with other suppliers and training centres.
Mr Hopkinson has worked in the domestic heating and renewables sectors for the past 20 years with companies including Jackson BC, Travis Perkins, Baxi, Vaillant Group, Mitsubishi Electric and the QRL Radiator group in area, regional and key account manager roles.
70 May 2018
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