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NEWS
Gary Chandler’s appointment as
Plumblink CEO points to continuity
Plumblink’s commercial director Gary Chandler has been appointed
the company’s new CEO from 1 January, the announcement having
been at the groups’ national strategy-setting conference on 29/30
November. Outgoing CEO Seaweed McFarlane (see his Personality
Profile in Plumbing Africa January issue) announced his departure
some time before.
Chandler says the national conference and his appointment point to continuity in
the running of the company, with no dramatic strategic or management changes
being contemplated. “The Plumblink model has proven to be a success, so all that
is required is some minor panel beating here and there. This business runs on a
team basis which meets regularly, and Seaweed in particular has fostered a team
culture, which means we’re all on the same page pulling in the same direction.”
The announcement at the conference reinforced that continuity: it served jointly
as a congratulatory event for Chandler and McFarlane’s farewell. “He has a lot of
history in our business and so we wanted everyone together celebrating that and
to say goodbye.”
“It’s an exciting change and challenge. I’m looking forward to it.” However,
Chandler says, “I can’t just drop what I’m currently doing in my current position.”
Plumblink’s new CEO, Gary Chandler.
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February 2020 Volume 25 I Number 12