Clearview National January 2018 - Issue 194 | Page 78

MOVERS&SHAKERS
Billy will strengthen commercial arm
The GGF Group is pleased to announce the appointment of
Billy Quinn as Managing Director of its commercial subsidiary
companies – FENSA, GGFi, BFRC, RISA and Borough IT.
» » BILLY QUINN IS A
highly accomplished Business
Leader, Commercial Director
and Non-Executive Director
who brings a wealth of
experience to the GGF
Group.
Most recently as Commercial
Director for the online digital
training provider CCUK, he
has also successfully held senior
commercial roles within several
blue chip retailing Groups
including HRG, Kingfisher and
B&Q. Additionally, Billy has
experience in the not-for-profit
sector holding the position of
Non-Executive Board Chair
of The Furniture Ombudsman
(TFO).
Billy joins the GGF Group at
a time of steady growth and also
during a transitional period of
restructure. With this appointment
the GGF Group aims to
strengthen its commercial arm
which will subsequently benefit all
connected to the Federation.
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WAREHOUSE MANAGER WILL PLAY VITAL ROLE
» » MIGHTON PRODUCTS HAS
appointed David Lambert as its new Warehouse
Manager. The news follows an announcement
from the hardware specialist stating that its new
additional on-site warehouse, and improved
trade counter, are now complete.
Chairman Mike Derham said: ‘‘We are
pleased to welcome David to the Mighton
team. With 16 years‘ experience plus his ADR,
IMDG and IATA certifications, David is an
expert in the transportation of hazardous
goods. He’ll be playing a vital role in the
business as we continue to expand our product
offering and further develop our customer
services. He’s responsible for the management
of the warehouse team, including export
shipping, quotations and ensuring orders are
despatched promptly.”
David commented: “Having previously
worked for a distributor of spares and
accessories for electron microscopes for many
years, I‘m familiar with the courier services
and computer systems that Mighton use.“
At present, Mighton Products manufactures
and distributes over 2,000 different sash,
casement and door products from its
Cambridgeshire premises. In addition to
hardware, the comprehensive Mighton
offering includes a patented range of
woodworking machinery as well as a growing
choice of Mighton Ankerstuy professional
paints and coatings.
www.mightonproducts.com
KATRINA RISES TO NATIONAL SALES MANAGER
» » KATRINA EARL HAS BEEN
promoted to National Sales Manager at
Epwin’s Fenestration Division. In her new
role, Katrina will report directly to Paul
Lindsay, Sales Director, and will be responsible
for the development of sales within the
Fenestration Division working across both
Epwin Window Systems and the soon to be
launched, Epwin Glass business.
Commenting on her appointment,
Katrina said: “I am delighted to accept this
new position within the company and look
forward to developing sales across the two
business areas. We are fortunate to have a
professional and proactive customer base
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too that is well placed to help us deliver the
ongoing sales growth we are seeking going
forward. It’s exciting times for the group and
I am delighted to be part of this successful
business.”
Previously holding the position of Northern
Regional Sales Manager for Epwin Window
Systems, Katrina has been instrumental in
helping build the company’s well-respected
position in the market. Her appointment as
National Sales Manager, Fenestration Division,
reflects the strength of her abilities and her
commitment to the success of the business.
www.epwin.co.uk