Robert Scott appoints head of procurement

ROBERT Scott has appointed Darren Williamson as its new head of procurement.

Darren joins the business from safety supplier Arco, where he was product and procurement manager, for its cleaning and hygiene and workplace safety categories. He brings more than 30 years’ procurement experience to his new role and will oversee the ongoing purchasing of all the business’s requirements, leading on expanding its range of sustainably sourced and manufactured cleaning products and equipment to support businesses in reducing their environmental impact.

Darren Williamson said: “I’ve always admired Robert Scott - it’s a great family business that I wanted to be part of. With almost a decade of experience in cleaning and hygiene procurement, my plan is to continue the great work the team is doing and build on its extensive range of products, as well as looking to add new, innovative products with a particular focus on sustainability and environmental credentials. I’m very much looking forward to helping to take the business forward.”

Alastair Scott, sales director at Robert Scott, added: “Darren joins the business

Denis Rawlins expands team

DENIS Rawlins Ltd has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new business development manager, Jenny Barrett. Jenny brings over a decade of industry experience with her, having worked for leading cleaning and hygiene firms, including PHS, Bunzl and SaveMoneyCutCarbon.

Jenny Barrett said: “Denis Rawlins has an excellent reputation in the cleaning and hygiene sector for delivering the most innovative and effective solutions. I am proud to be part of a company that is driven by science, bringing only the very best products and services to market. I very much look forward to getting to know our existing clients, and bringing in some new ones along the way, as Rawlins continues to grow at pace.”

Olena Neznal, vice-president of KimberlyClark Professional Europe, Middle East and Africa, said: “Craig is a fantastic leader, and I am delighted he is leading our KimberlyClark Professional UK and Ireland business. His career progression at Kimberly-Clark is a great example of how we are committed to developing talent and invested in creating the next generation of leaders in the industry. It is an exciting time to lead the UK and Ireland business - we have a talented team and great innovation like our new RightCycle Programme service to help close the loop for used hand towels and dispensers. I am confident in Craig’s leadership and believe we will build and enjoy a bright future in this industry, together with our customers and end-users.”

WWW.KCPROFESSIONAL.CO.UK at an exciting time. We’re investing considerably in innovation to bring new products to market that will help businesses clean efficiently and effectively in ways that are better for the environment. Introducing more reusable and recyclable items is a key area that we’re currently looking into, and we want to ensure the ways in which we source and manufacture these products have positive sustainability gains too. Darren’s extensive experience and knowledge of procurement for the cleaning and hygiene sector will be a fantastic asset for the business to lead the team as we look to expand our ranges to support customers.”

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James White, managing director at Denis Rawlins, added: “As we continue to expand our team, we are delighted to welcome Jenny to Rawlins. With an impressive track record of growing businesses and attracting new customers, Jenny is a fantastic addition to the company. She will work closely with our sales team to bring our existing and new customers innovative product solutions, backed up by the highest standards of service.”

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