MOVERS&SHAKERS
MAKING STRIDES INTO MERCHANT SECTOR
» EURAMAX HAS APPOINTED KEVAN
Flanagan as its new key account manager for
the DIY and merchant sector.
Flanagan’s career in the construction
industry began in 1997 at Lafarge Cement
UK, where he worked as the area sales
manager, then national key account manager
in 2002; responsible for the accounts of
a number of the UKs largest builders’
merchants, including Travis Perkins and
Wickes. He then took the role as sales
and marketing training manager, prior to
returning to the role of key account manager
for more well recognised builders’ merchants.
Additionally, Flanagan has 30 years’ experience
in command, leadership and management
training with the territorial army.
“Euramax is a recognised manufacturer in
the fenestration industry, and while there is a
strong current customer base in the DIY and
merchant sector, there is the opportunity for
growth and development”, Kevan Flanagan
said. “The DIY market has grown rapidly in
the last few years, with £55 billion predicted
to be spent on DIY projects in the UK this
year, it’s vital that we use this growth to build
upon the foundation that Euramax already
has.”
www.euramaxuk.com
Panoramic Appoints Hillier as
Head of Customer Services
» STEPHEN HILLIER HAS
been appointed as Head of
Customer Services at Swing and
Slide door manufacturer Panoramic
Doors, as the company steps up its
sales and marketing drive in time
for the 2020 sales season. With
Panoramic Doors now offering its
full range of bi-fold alternatives
through retail installers for the first
time, the company is reinforcing its
service team to provide back up for
the growing network.
Hillier, who has previously
had glass and glazing industry
roles with HiTech Blinds and
Epwin Glass, heads a team
with responsibility for all
Panoramic Group operations
though with particular emphasis
on Panoramic Doors as the
company drives for growth.
Reporting directly to the
managing director his role
includes the implementation
of strategies and operations
from initial enquiry through to
customer satisfaction polling.
“The purpose of this role is to
ensure homeowners and installer
partners have a point of contact
throughout the sales, production,
installation and after care
processes,” explained Stephen.
“Although a complex task, I have
a simple goal: to ensure a great
customer experience.”
www.panoramicdoors.co.uk
GROUP WELCOMES NEW MD
» BRINGING WITH HIM A WEALTH OF
leadership experience and business acumen,
Richard Butler has been appointed as Group
Managing Director of Bradbury Group and its
four subsidiaries: Bradbury Security, Newton
Security Doors, Martin Roberts, and Liddle
Doors.
Butler’s appointment means Bradbury
Group founder, Tim Strawson, has become
Group Chairman; leading the senior board.
Strawson will focus on the strategic direction
of the Group.
After a successful three-decade career at
JCB, the multinational corporation, where he
held numerous senior level positions, Butler
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spent a year at Optare PLC as CEO, before
joining Bradbury Group on Monday 2nd
March 2020. As Group Managing Director,
Butler hopes to continue to strengthen the
subsidiaries and drive synergies across the
Group driving a customer-focused approach
throughout every aspect of the business.
As well as the addition of Butler, two
highly-experienced businessmen have been
appointed as non-executive directors. Oliver
Hoffman, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at
Mazars, advises UK-based and international
companies on growth, acquisitions and
financial transactions. Julian Cook, former
Vistage Group Chairman, has 12 years of
experience in coaching business owners and
directors.
www.bradburyuk.com