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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