Clearview National July 2018 - Issue 200 | Page 76

MOVERS&SHAKERS New Assistant Manager at Rudridge, Brentford » » GROUNDWORK AND materials supplier Rudridge has promoted Richard Mansell to the position of Assistant Branch Manager at its Brentford branch, following Rachelle Wiese’s transfer to Rudridge Horsham. Richard has been working for the company for over four years, joining Brentford as a Sales Executive in 2014. Richard said: “I am delighted to be taking up the role of Assistant Branch Manager at Brentford and taking the next Rachelle Wiese step in my career. We have an excellent team and I am very much looking forward to Commenting on her move to Horsham where she’ll continue in her role as Assistant Branch Manager, Rachelle added: “My warmest congratulations to Richard on his promotion, which is thoroughly deserved. I am really excited about the future. I look forward to working with the team at Horsham and getting to know the customers.” Richard Mansell continuing to support them in delivering an unrivalled service to our customers.” www.rudridge.co.uk EX RAF WING COMMANDER STEPS INTO MD ROLE » » YORKSHIRE’S PREMIUM processor, distributor and installer of PVCu windows, doors, conservatories and solid roofs, SolarFrame Limited has welcomed Matt Grafton to the business as its new Managing Director. Matt said: “It is an exciting time for SolarFrame Ltd as company growth is at an all-time high. I am really pleased to join the team and I hope to make a significant impact in shaping the future of our business.” New to the glass and glazing industry, Matt has built up his extensive managerial experience as a Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force. Over the course of his 20-year RAF career, Matt has accumulated over 130 operational missions, been awarded a Queens Commendation for Valuable Service (QCVS) and Commanded the Royal Air Force Operational Training Simulation Facility. Matt will succeed Steve Taylor, who will step into the new role of Commercial Director, whilst taking steps to retire. Steve commented: “We are delighted to welcome Matt to the company. Matt’s cohesive and regimented managerial experience and skillset will allow us to capitalize on the strength of the SolarFrame brand as we continue to innovate and grow.” www.solarframe.co.uk BSC ANNOUNCES TWO SENIOR EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS » » THE BRITISH SAFETY COUNCIL (BSC) has appointed Paul Fakley – previously of Travel and General Insurance Service – as Engagement Director; a new post in the organisation. Paul said: “Workplaces around the world are changing dramatically and the role of the BSC needs to evolve to meet those needs, and keep workers free from injury and illness. I look forward to working with the senior management team, trustees and broader business to build on recent initiatives and reaffirm the BSC Council’s position as the leading voice in health and safety.” 76 » JUL 2018 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M At the same time, Dave Parr has joined as Policy and Technical Director. Dave has been heading Audit and Technical Services at the organisation for the last six years and has worked for BSC since 2005. Paul brings with him 26 years of marketing and business development experience gained in B2B and consumer-focused roles. Commenting on his appointment, he said: “I am looking forward to the challenge of ensuring that the BSC remains a leading voice on health, safety and wellbeing issues. Its strong corporate membership base gives the Paul Fakley, Engagement Director, British Safety Council, lr David Parr, Policy and Technical Director, British Safety Council organisation a unique position of influence to ensure that the welfare and safety of workers are the primary factors in business planning and regulatory change.”