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Retirement for stalwart Saniflo MD, Tim Pestell
The end of 2023 culminated in the final few days of a long and distinguished career for Saniflo MD, Tim Pestell who joined the company very early in 2007 as Sales Director. Prior to joining Saniflo Tim climbed the ladder in sales both in the merchant and bathroommanufacturing sectors, including spells at Aqualisa and Ideal Standard. He subsequently became Managing Director in January 2013.
Over the 17 years that Tim worked at Saniflo, the company consolidated its position as UK market leader in the macerator sector. He not only oversaw the upgrade of the complete domestic
Saniflo range, but also the introduction of multiple new products in the commercial range, including underground pumps and floor standing lifting stations. He has also championed the Kinedo shower brand and oversaw the emergence of the all-in-one cubicle product offering that was pioneered by Kinedo.
An avid cyclist, Tim, along with several of his Saniflo colleagues, has raised thousands for charity during epic cycle rides from the Saniflo offices to Paris; the last one undertaken in September 2023. He will now have more time to indulge his cycling passion and also intends to
Tim Pestell
continue with various charity endeavours as well as being a volunteer for his local church. No doubt he will wonder how he used to find time to work.
Everyone at Saniflo wishes Tim a long and happy retirement. He is succeeded by Dave Cook, ex-Baxi, who joined Saniflo in May 2023 and has been working alongside Tim as Sales Director.
Meet David Cook - New SanifloMD
Following the retirement of long- standing Managing Director, Tim Pestell, Saniflo is delighted to announce the appointment of David Cook to the position with effect from 1st January 2024.
David joined Saniflo as Sales Director & MD Designate in May 2023 and has spent the last few months shadowing
David Cook
Tim, meeting customers and gradually taking the helm. He has joined at an exciting time in the company’s development as the commercial product range grows following the acquisition of Zehnder Pumps. It also comes as the Kinedo range of products continues to expand with the launch of Kinewall; a stunning new range of decorative
bathroom wall panels.
Prior to joining the company, David was Sales Director at Baxi Heating. He was there for 26 years having joined as an Area Contracts Manager in the Southeast of England and worked his way up the ladder as Divisional Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, Brand Manager - Main Boilers and more. With common trade and consumer customers he very much understands the sector and has been able to hit the ground running. David’s aims and aspirations in his new role at Saniflo include building on the success of the previous incumbent, with a focus on the commercial pump range and Kinedo showering range.
“I am delighted to join the Saniflo team and make official my new role as Managing Director. Following in the successful footsteps of Tim, my aim is to increase Saniflo’s share of the commercial pump market, whilst also focussing on the Kinedo showering range. We have a great team here at Saniflo who are enthused to achieve the companies’ ambitions.”
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