NEWS | People People
BURLANES MARTIN BEPEY
Martin Bepey has been named as the new manager of the Burlanes Interiors showroom in Sevenoaks. He will help the team in designing and overseeing interiors projects in Kent, south-east London, Sussex and Surrey. Bepey joins the company from Rencraft, where he was a senior designer. He has extensive knowledge within the bespoke and handmade KBB furniture industry. Bepey said: “Despite uncertain times for the industry, Burlanes has continued to thrive throughout this pandemic and I am excited to bring my knowledge and design flair to the business.”
Here’s a look at this month’s KBB appointments
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COMMENT & OPINION
Paul Crow
“Keeping people trained is a challenge – and not one the industry is well-equipped to deal with” pg 18
IDS
ROB MCKECHNIE
International Decorative Surfaces (IDS) has appointed Rob Mckechnie in the new role of digital marketing manager. Mckechnie will oversee IDS’s corporate site and will be responsible for developing strategies that span the company’s digital functions, from e-commerce to email campaigns. He has a wealth of experience specialising in creative digital marketing and social media. Mckechnie said: “My aim is to create a more customer-centric online experience across the business, while continuing to build upon and improve our customer communications.”
Malcolm Scott “I have attended many exceptional industry venues that provide regular, free training” pg 21
Simon Bodsworth “Add bedrooms, home studies and dining rooms and become a complete interiors solution provider” pg 22
WHIRLPOOL
TIM BUSZKA, KIMBERLEY GARNER AND CHARMAINE WARNER
Whirlpool has made three changes within its team. Tim Buszka has been appointed as head of brand and digital, UK and Ireland. There have also been two key promotions within the company. Kimberley Garner (pictured centre) – who has been with the company since 201– takes on the role of brand manager for Hotpoint. Charmaine Warner was appointed as Whirlpool brand manager in February this year and, after working successfully in that role, has now been promoted to be the brand manager for Indesit as well.
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SANCTUARY BATHROOMS MARK FULLILOVE
Leeds-based bathroom retailer, Sanctuary Bathrooms has seen its online revenues soar by 84% over the past two years and has recruited its first digital marketing manager. Mark Fullilove will lead the company’s new in-house digital marketing offering to help the business meet its ambitious growth targets for 2021 and beyond. Before joining Sanctuary Bathrooms Fullilove was a digital PR campaign manager at Search Laboratory, where he worked with a variety of clients across both the business-to-business and business-to-consumer sectors.
kbbreview Podcast Make sure you catch up with all of the latest unmissable episodes of The kbbreview Podcast pg 24
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· December 2020
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