MOVERS & SHAKERS
Brian Baker Chairman GGF Board
New board members announced
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THE GGF IS PLEASED TO announce changes to its Board of Directors and a new President-elect.
Through the Home Improvement Executive( HIE), GGF Members have voted for Alan Burgess of Masterframe to be President-elect and Stephen Payne of Britelite Windows to be the new Chairman of the HIE. Both joined the GGF Board with effect from 1st September.
The GGF Board also ratified two other new Board Members on 1st September, with Alex Gray of Supaseal Glass and Chairman of GGF Scotland and Stephen Forbes of the Nicholls and Clarke Group joining the Board.
‘ a time of considerable change and new challenges’
On the new additions, Brian Baker, Chairman of the GGF Board and Immediate Past President, commented,“ I am pleased to welcome all four new Members to the GGF Board. With their individual and collective experience, the new Board Members will add a great deal to the GGF going forward at a time of considerable change and new challenges for our industry.”
www. ggf. org. uk
COMMERCIAL TEAM EXPANDED
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LEADING SYSTEMS COMPANY, Deceuninck, has expanded its commercial team. Following strong sales in the commercial sector, the company has appointed Steve Matthews as Commercial & New Build Business Development Manager.
Steve works closely with Deceuninck’ s Commercial Manager, John Duckworth, developing the commercial side of the business. Sales have doubled over the past three years. Steve is responsible for growing new business and supporting contractors and specifiers in the South of England. With a strong commercial background in PVCu and timber windows, Steve brings experience and a strong network of contacts to the role.
Steve says:“ Deceuninck’ s products and technical support are second-to-none so it’ s a fantastic company to work for. I’ m really enjoying my new role and I’ m looking forward to growing the commercial business even more.”
Roy Frost, Deceuninck MD, says:“ It’ s great to welcome Steve on board. He’ s worked in the industry all of his career and has built a huge wealth of experience in the commercial and new build sector. We’ re confident Steve will be a great asset to Deceuninck.
www. whydeceuninck. com
NEW MARKETING DIRECTOR
Alex Hewitt Ultraframe
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ULTRAFRAME HAS ANNOUNCED the appointment of Alex Hewitt as marketing director. Alex has vast experience of working in world-class firms and has played a pivotal role in businesses from start-ups to global brands. Her exceptional capability is centered around bringing best-in-class innovations to market. With a strategy to treble the size of the business, there’ s no question Alex’ s blend of skills and experience are uniquely suited to Ultraframe customers.
Ultraframe CEO, Julian Slade, describes the impact Alex’ s appointment brings to the business:“ We have delivered strong growth in the last three years and, in doing so, we have reinvigorated the conservatory market and supported our customers with new roof systems that have had a massive impact.
‘ Alex’ s skills are perfect’
“ With the launch of ultraroof380 this year, we are committed to accelerating the roof replacement market and developing the complete extension offer. Alex’ s skills are perfect – she is well versed in bringing new innovations to market and that is balanced by her ability to understand the needs of owner-managed businesses.”
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