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Omega announces key internal promotions

4 April, 2025

The appointments reflect the company’s commitment to recognising and developing talent from within.

H+H UK Ltd appoints Director of Operations

Julian Davies brings extensive experience in manufacturing leadership across a range of sectors.

Salamander Pumps hires new Group Business Development Manager

Gail Burns is responsible for developing and implementing plans to generate new business across Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Fernox names new General Manager

Fernox has appointed Charel Marais to the role of General Manager, following the retirement of Ernie McDonald.

Etag appoints Group Procurement Category Director

Drylining, insulation and M&E solutions distributor etag has appointed Eoin O’Neill as Group Procurement Category Director.

James Hardie appoints UK Head of Marketing

James Hardie, a manufacturer of high-performance fibre cement and fibre gypsum building solutions, has appointed Waheeza Tegally as its Head of Marketing for the UK.

BiKBBI names renowned KBB installation specialist to Strategic Advisory Board

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BiKBBI) has announced Mark Conacher as the latest addition to its Strategic Advisory Board.

BCIS appoints new CEO

Richard Linstead has already been with the business for two years in his role as Chief Product and Technology Officer.

Lakes Showering Spaces appoints Head of Customer Experience

The new position reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and support to its customers.

ESBE appoints Technical Manager

ESBE has appointed Nigel Raper as its new Technical Manager.

John Newcomb elected Treasurer of FEST

John Newcomb, CEO of the BMF, has been elected as the first Treasurer of FEST, the European Federation of the Sanitary and Heating Wholesale Trade, which represents national trade associations and major merchant groups across Europe.

Frank Elkins returns to BMF Board

Frank Elkins, CEO of Selco and GB Distribution at Grafton Group, has been elected to the Board of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) for a second term.

SIG Roofing names Commercial Director

Marking 20 years with the SIG Group, Gemma Prince has been promoted to the position of Divisional Commercial Director and joins the North senior management team at SIG Roofing.

Spirotech expands sales team with new appointment

Spirotech has expanded its UK team with the appointment of Steven Peet as its new National Specification Manager.

New Head of People joins PJH leadership team

PJH has announced the appointment of Lynn Statham to the newly created role of Head of People.

TrustMark appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Charlotte Carter joins after 13 years at Checkatrade, with her most recent role as Operations Director.

PLASSON UK adds to sales team

Aidan Brown joins as Area Sales Manager for Scotland & the North East, while Claire Ingamells has been appointed Area Sales Manager for the East.

IBC Buying Group names Non-Executive Chairman

The IBC Buying Group has announced the appointment of Paul Hetherington MBA FIoD as its new Non-Executive Chairman.

New Finance and Operations Director for NMBS

Richard Sharp will be joining NMBS as its new Finance and Operations Director in May, taking over from Julie Langford, who leaves at the end of September after 17 years’ service.

Ill health forces Travis Perkins CEO to step down

Travis Perkins has announced that Pete Redfern, its Chief Executive Officer, has resigned from his role because of ill health.

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