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Roca Group UK has welcomed Anthony Walker as its newest business development manager. With over 20 years in the bathroom industry, Anthony will be covering the North West and North Wales. Prior to joining Roca, he spent the first 18 years of his career with SmithsBriten before moving on to Ideal Bathrooms.

Walsall-based Advance Appliances has announced the appointment of Richard Prince as business development director. With 18 years experience in the industry, Richard has worked in various roles, from the supply of water heating parts to the design and introduction of bespoke OEM solutions.

Trust Electric Heating has appointed former National Energy Foundation chief executive Dr Kerry Mashford OBE to the board as non-executive chair to support the company’s next growth phase and further expansion into the commercial sector. As a chartered mechanical engineer, Kerry brings a wealth of experience to the new role.

The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has welcomed Charlotte Lee as its new chief executive. Currently head of external affairs at NAPIT, Charlotte will take the reins at HPA in April this year. She brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a background in leading on policy development and government affairs for heat pumps and energy efficiency.

The new renewable sales manager at Warmflow is Niel Rumbold, who brings nearly 20 years of experience to the role, including time as a renewables engineer. Niel says his on-the-tools background gives him a deep understanding of the company’s Zeno air source heat pump range and controls.

Formerly part of Grant UK’s technical team, Gareth Grinsell returns to the business as the new areas sales manager for South West England. Gareth will be working with installers, merchants and other heating professionals throughout the counties of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset and Avon.

Toilet technology and water management solutions manufacturer Fluidmaster has announced the recruitment of a new campaign manager. Laura Jenkins joins the company’s UK marketing department and will be looking to play an integral part in Fluidmaster’s new product launches and marketing campaigns.

With a remit to lead the global commercial team, Louise McCann has been named group commercial director for A-Gas. Louise joined the company in 2005 and has held a number of senior roles, including MD of A-Gas Australia and subsequently MD of the Canadian operation. Louise returns to Australia as she begins her role as group commercial director.

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