Clearview National January 2019 - Issue 206 | Page 73

MOVERS&SHAKERS From fabricator to director NEW APPOINTMENT STRENGTHENS CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE » » JOHN KING HAS BEEN promoted to Sales Director for Carl F Groupco. While retaining his national sales management responsibilities, he will also sit on the company’s board of directors. With over thirty years’ experience gained across management, technical, sales and hands-on roles in the door and window industries, John returned to Carl F Groupco in 2017 to head up the company’s nationwide team of Regional Sales Managers (RSMs): he had previously worked for the company for eight years as an RSM. Commenting on the appointment of John King to the board, Managing Director John Crittenden said: “With a strong background in management, a passion for Carl F Groupco’s products and a commitment to our service ethos, we welcome John to our board of directors. The promotion is highly deserved and he will be an asset to our » » LUCY DENNIS JOINS THE Insight Data team as Customer Services Manager. Her remit is to oversee the customer journey, ensuring Insight Data customers are receiving the best possible service across their wide range of platforms. Lucy brings her vast experience from previous roles in both customer service and business development capacities. Furthermore, her background in events, digital and direct board contributing to strategic planning for the continued growth of our brands and distribution service.” After starting his career in fabrication in the early days of PVCu, John moved to a technical services post. He went on to take the positions of Production Director and head of a commercial installation operation before joining Carl F Groupco. marketing will bolster Insight Data’s skill set at its customers’ disposal. Lucy comments: “It’s exciting to join such a high-profile business which is achieving great things. My aim is to evaluate the customer journey to ensure we are maximising every opportunity and delivering as much value as we can. Ultimately, I want to help Insight continue to grow from strength to strength, delivering both fantastic results and great customer service.” New additions to the team come after a successful 12 months for Insight Data with increasing demand for Salestracker, the firm’s online prospect database, CRM system and integrated email marketing platform. Through Salestracker and its unrivalled live database, customers can unlock real-time contact details and business information for over 60,000 potential customers across the glazing and construction industries. www.carlfgroupco.co.uk [email protected] Exciting appointment ‘comes with some history’ » » LISTERS CENTRAL LTD HAS announced the exciting appointment of Steve Gardiner to the role of Managing Director. The prominent Stoke-based fabricator is looking to continue its growth this year after a hugely successful 2018, which included sales figures hitting £1m for August. Steve has an impressive CV; joining Everest in 1999 as Operations Director and helping it grow from £80m-£165m in his 12 years there before leaving in 2010. He’s also had spells at CET Glass in Northampton, which is now Epwin Glass, Wendland Roofs, which is now part of Ultraframe, and, more recently, Float Glass Industries. Interestingly, the appointment comes with some history as Steve and Roy Frost, Group CEO, have worked together at various stages of their careers. Steve said: “I am delighted to be joining Listers at such an exciting time, and am looking forward to working with Roy again. The thing that stands out with Listers is their customer relationships and innovative products, and we are looking forward to a fantastic future.” Roy added: “I know how Steve works and what he can bring to the role, and he has all the credentials and experience to drive Listers forward.” www.listertf.co.uk C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » J A N 2019 » 73