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Claire Hillier-Brook has joined ArtiCAD as Regional Sales Manager for the South West of the UK. Hillier- Brook has worked in the kitchen industry since 2000, most recently for Optiplan Kitchens, where she held the positions of Product Manager and Branch Manager.


UK shower manufacturer Mira Showers has strengthened its sales team by promoting current Head of Channel Marketing Nigel Breddy to Sales Director. Breddy joined Kohler Mira, parent company of Mira Showers, 25 years ago as an export shipping clerk, and boasts 20 years of sales experience.


Hoover Candy Group has appointed Nick Platt as Business Director for built-in applianes. latt’s new role will see him work with both the sales and marketing teams within oover’s ilt in division. He has previously held various positions within distribution and retailers across the kitchen, bathroom, electricals and appliance industries.


Nottingham-based interior architecture and design studio Macaulay Sinclair has expanded its design team with the appointment of Olivia Noble as interior designer. Noble has more than three years’ experience, and has worked with a variety of brands from highprofile overseas hotels to national casual dining venues around the UK.


Smeg UK has appointed Tim Taylor as Regional Sales Manager for the north of England and Scotland. In his new role, Taylor will be responsible for growing and developing key kitchen studios and distributor relationships in the region. He has previous experience working in the appliance sector with well-known distributors and manufacturers.


Mereway Sales and Marketing Director Graham Jones has left the company after seven years in the role working alongside Bob and Richard Norris. Richard Norris, joint MD at Mereway wished Graham well as he continues in his career and thanked him for his contribution. The sales and marketing duties will be carried out by Bob and Richard Norris respectively for the immediate future.


Appliance brand Miele has appointed John Pickering as Managing Director of its GB subsidiary, succeeding Simon Grantham who left the business earlier this year. Pickering brings a wealth of leadership and sales experience, having spent the last eight years at the blue-chip FMCG business, Mars. His last position there was as General Manager for Mars Ireland, responsible for all brand categories and aspects of the Dublin-based operation.


Bathroom furniture manufacturer Utopia Bathrooms has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Pete Penlington as Commercial Director, and Katie England as Head of Customer Experience. Penlington has led multiple sales teams in the consumer goods, wholesale and retail sectors, while England has spent over 20 years in various senior management roles.


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