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Worcester Bosch has appointed Ed Thomas (pictured) as head of government and external aff airs, succeeding Martyn Bridges, who retired in September. Thomas previously spent more than six years as the Bosch Group’s UK political aff airs and government coordinator.


The heating and plumbing products distributor Navigator MSL has announced the appointment of Sarah Robinson as its new sales director. Sarah joins the company with signifi cant experience in the heating and bathrooms sector, having previously worked for Aqualisa, Aquadart and Kartell.


Wall panel manufacturer Grant Westfi eld has appointed two business development managers. Wayne Morgan (pictured) will cover Wales, bringing experience in sales and operations, while Chris Waites, formerly area sales manager at Woodstock Trading Co., will be responsible for the North of England.


New to Baxi’s specialist heat network division is Jonathon Hunter Hill, who joins as business development manager. With almost 15 years’ mechanical engineering experience, he will focus on developing new business and supporting customers in the heat network and multi-occupancy sectors with lower-carbon heating solutions.


Sanbra Group has appointed Niall Murphy as divisional managing director of its showering division, which includes Flair Showers, Majestic, The Shower Lab and St James England. Niall steps into the leadership role having joined Sanbra Group as fi nance director in March 2025.


Hydronics specialist ESBE has taken on a technical sales apprentice. 18-year- old Sonny Myers will be based at the company’s Lancashire headquarters, and will work under the supervision of technical manager Nigel Raper. As part of his vocational training Sonny will be making full use of ESBE’s digital training packages, also open to installers.


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A change in sales leadership at Worcester Bosch will see Nick Fothergill (pictured) take responsibility for its private and domestic business, following Paul Soper’s departure after 32 years with the company. Nick has more than 20 years of HVAC sector experience and will retain his existing responsibilities for residential and commercial projects.


NMBS, a trading platform for the builders’ merchant sector, has appointed Adam Robinson as chief fi nancial offi cer. He brings senior leadership experience across retail, hospitality and distribution, including the builders’ merchant industry, and will support the organisation’s fi nancial management and future development.


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