Round-up | NEWS People OMEGA ANDREW DARLEY
Yorkshire-based kitchen manufacturer Omega
has announced the
appointment of Andrew Darley as contract manager. In his new role, Darley will be responsible for providing “exceptional” service to Omega’s house-build customers, leading a national team of contract managers and kitchen fitting teams. Katy Snow, national head of contract operations said: “We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to the Omega family. We are continuously developing and innovating to drive the business forward and people are a huge part of this.”
Here’s a look at this month’s KBB appointments
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Business Advice: Paul Da Silva A look at the importance of staff reviews in getting the best out of your team pg 27
IMPERIAL BATHROOMS NEW PROMOTIONS
Imperial Bathrooms has announced the promotion of three team members. Former product design engineer, Hannah Hart (pictured centre), is now design and technical manager, with Sarah MacDonald (pictured left) promoted to sales and customer service manager, and Alison Burland (pictured right) accepting her new role as key accounts manager. Imperial Bathrooms company director, James Stevenson, said: “I am confident that Hannah, Sarah and Alison will take an enterprising approach to driving our products to the UK homeowner.”
KINEDO JAMES DAY
The Kinedo sales team has welcomed James Day as its new area sales manager – South. Day will generate displays and promote awareness of Kinedo’s range of cubicles, enclosures and trays. Commenting on his new role, he said: “The beauty of Kinedo is the level of support offered to customers including sales and installation training, plus a dedicated point of contact from enquiry to sale. Kinedo is Europe’s largest shower cubicle manufacturer and has a great pedigree, so I am keen to really help it become a known brand in the UK.”
Sandy Armitage The designer explains why she feels the industry must change its views on sustainability pg 29
Bill Miller
The MD of the KBBG gives his opinion on manufacurers selling direct and what it means for retailers pg 31
WILSONART DIONNE STARR
Wilsonart UK, manufacturer and distributor of high-pressure laminate surfaces,
has appointed Dionne
Starr as its new sales development manager. From support with merchandising and sales strategies, to ensuring retailers have the samples, displays and stock to meet evolving customer demand, Starr and her team will also be on hand to respond to enquiries. Prior to joining Wilsonart, Starr’s most recent role saw her manage a team of account managers for a major international packaging supplier.
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WHIRLPOOL STEPH FERREIRA
Whirlpool has appointed Steph Ferreira as head of brand and digital, UK and Ireland. Ferreira has over a decade of advertising and marketing experience across a variety of high-level roles during time spent living in South Africa. Speaking about her new role, she said: “I’m incredibly proud to be joining a company that is well-loved, highly respected and recognised across the globe. I look forward to employing the experience, knowledge and understanding that I have developed throughout my career to drive the profile of our brands.”
SMEG
PETE JARVIS
Smeg UK has announced the appointment of Pete Jarvis as its head of national accounts. Jarvis joins with over 20 years experience in electrical retail. In this new role, he will lead the national accounts sales team to nurture relationships with the likes of John Lewis, AO, Currys, Wren Kitchens, Magnet, Appliance City and Buy It Direct. Speaking of his appointment, Jarvis said: “I’m delighted to join the Smeg UK team, and I believe that my expertise and roots within the appliances industry will aid me to achieve great things at Smeg.”
Ashley Smith Leyton Lighting’s sales and marketing manager considers the new opportunities in lighting design pg 33
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