People on the Move

Monarch Water’s managing director

Kevin Johnson has announced his retirement after 40 years in the industry, stepping down at the end of June. The company says Kevin’s departure marks the end of an era for Monarch, which has experienced significant growth under his leadership.

Andy Madden has joined ELCO Heating Solutions as the area sales manager for the East Anglia region, where he will be based in the Norwich area. Andy brings a wealth of experience to the role, which will see him strengthening key relationships with consultants and contractors in the commercial heating sector.

Rebecca Fox has been appointed as the new director of membership for the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA). Fox brings a wealth of experience to the position, having formerly held roles at the Association for project management, and at the Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply.

The parent company to Baxi, BDR Thermea, has appointed Luigi La Morgia as chief operating officer (COO). Luigi brings over 20 years of experience in general management, and in his new role will be responsible for UK-based customers served by Baxi and its brands, both in the residential and commercial sectors.

Tool protection specialist ARMD has appointed Kevin North as its new sales director. With extensive experience in the trade sector and as a former electrician, Kevin will be tasked with building partnerships with retailers, trade associations, builders’ merchants and manufacturers.

Hitachi Cooling & Heating has expanded its UK sales team with the appointment of John Hill as area sales manager for the north of England. John’s background includes three years in a sales engineering role at Agrekko and regional sales at Cross Rental Services, a provider of bespoke interim and portable cooling, heating and hot water solutions.

Drayton has appointed Marta Isach Vesperinas as senior product owner to develop future product offers that cater to the needs of the smart home and renewable market. Marta has over 15 years experience in advertising, marketing and communications, with an extensive background in the smart heating sector.

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Renewables distributor Secon has appointed Chris Caldwell (pictured) as MD. He succeeds Kevin Carling, who takes on a new role as group chief executive. Chris assumes day-to-day responsibility for all aspects of the Sunderland-based business, while Kevin’s group role includes sister company AUK Heating and Cooling Distribution.