The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has appointed Suzanne Millward as Regional Manager for the South West, South Wales, and the Channel Islands.

Millward has many years’ experience in the building materials industry having worked for Unimer and NMBS, as well as on the supplier side of the industry in marketing, business development and sales roles. 

Commenting on her appointment, Millward said: “I am delighted to join the UKs leading trade association, BMF, and reconnect with all the BMF Members in my area. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to support the BMF and its members through the sector awareness campaign, and to encourage greater engagement with everyone in the industry with regional meetings, forums, training and apprenticeship schemes. I am looking forward to this new challenge, catching up with old acquaintances and making new contacts in the industry.”

Welcoming her to the BMF, Mike Tattam, Commercial Director, said: “We are delighted that Suzanne has  joined the BMF’s regional management team, taking over from Richard Jones, who is stepping down into well-earned retirement. Suzanne brings a wealth of knowledge of both the merchant and supplier side of the industry. Her focus on finding solutions coupled with strong customer relationship management skills will undoubtedly benefit our members throughout the region.”