MOVERS & SHAKERS
A SMART RECRUITMENT
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» KUBU AND AVANTIS Hardware have appointed Alastair Wheeler as new national key accounts manager , bringing with him considerable experience and expertise within the hardware sector over the last 30 years .
This new role will involve the development of existing customers and also the introduction of new ones , as Kubu leads the smart-sensor revolution in windows and doors . With the new window sensor , it ’ s a pivotal time for the Kubu
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brand and one that ’ s set to be a milestone for the industry .
Alastair Wheeler commented : “ Having Known Mark Bromley , the CEO of Avantis Hardware and Kubu , for over 20 years now I ’ m thrilled to be joining the business at this stage of evolution . I ’ m looking to bring in my skillset and to use it for the business and the betterment of the existing customer base too .
“ With the Kubu door sensor technology already getting well established in all sectors of the
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fenestration industry and the new Kubu window sensor now firmly on the horizon , the opportunities for us and our customer partners |
in the smart home sector are going to be immense .”
www . kubu-home . com
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Promotion for Area Sales Manager
» KEYLITE ROOF WINDOWS ( Keylite ), part of The Keystone Group , has promoted longstanding Area Sales Manager Jamie McGuinness to Regional Sales Manager for the North .
In support of Keylite ’ s continued growth , Jamie will be responsible for the development and delivery of a profitable sales strategy for his customers in the North of the UK , as well as contributing to the overall development of the business .
Being with the division for over seven-years , Jamie has forged
‘ we ’ re all working together towards one common goal ’
strong customer relationships and is enthused about bringing his passion for the Keylite brand to his new role .
Jamie commented : “ From large housebuilders and specifiers to local builders ’ merchants and smaller building contractors , we want to ensure everyone feels supported , so that we ’ re all working together towards one common goal .”
Matthew King , Keylite Sales Director , added : “ With support from Jonathan Boland , Keylite Regional Sales Director for UK North and Ireland , I have no doubt that Jamie will be the ideal fit for this challenging and rewarding role . We will also be recruiting for Jamie ’ s previous ASM role to further strengthen the team .”
www . keyliteroofwindows . com
NEW BOARD APPOINTMENT FOR NEWLY-CREATED ROLE
» WINDOW WIDGETS HAS promoted Heather Edwards to the newly created role of supply chain director , sitting alongside the current four owner-directors of the Gloucester-based business .
Having started within the business in February 2020 as supply chain manager , Heather has faced an unprecedented and challenging start to her career with the business , given the global issues facing raw material supply and price . Effective management of supply chains has never been so crucial and so this role reflects an increased importance of this fundamental business discipline .
Heather commented : “ The culture here and work ethic is exemplary , and I will continue to build the professional and trusting relationships we have with suppliers . My job is to help make our buying patterns more effective for the benefit of the business and ultimately to help offer the best possible customer experience across the Window Widgets and The Residence Collection brands .”
Sarah Hitchings , sales and marketing director added : “ This is a strategic appointment for us , and Heather has already shown that she ’ s more than capable of becoming part of the overall business strategy .”
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