Home News Movers & Shakers | October 2025

Movers & Shakers | October 2025

It’s been a busy few months in the electrical industry, with new appointments and shake-ups across different sectors. Keep up to date with the latest movements here, as we details who has gone where…

Mike Hills

KLIPBOARD 

Klipboard has announced the appointment of Mike Hills as General Manager for the UK & Ireland. With nearly 20 years of SaaS leadership, Mike brings a powerhouse of experience in scaling software businesses, driving customer success and delivering operational excellence. His appointment signals Klipboard’s intent to deepen its footprint in the UK & Ireland and unlock new growth opportunities.

Most recently, Mike served as Chief Customer Officer at Phocas Software, a Klipboard partner, where he led global teams across professional services, customer success, support and operations.

Matthew Allen

FERGUS

Fergus has appointed Matthew Allen as its new Senior Account Executive. Allen brings extensive experience in software sales for trades businesses, having previously achieved top sales performance at Tradify.

Based in Manchester, Matthew joins Fergus at a pivotal time as the company continues its rapid expansion across the UK trades market. His appointment reinforces Fergus’s commitment to providing exceptional support and service to tradespeople looking to streamline their operations and reduce administrative burden.

Dave Dawkins

KNIGHTSBRIDGE

Knightsbridge has announced the appointment of Dave Dawkins as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Dave joins the business with over 30 years of industry experience, primarily in lighting manufacture, as well as in rail infrastructure and distribution. His career spans senior roles in international markets and leading organisations, with a proven track record in business development, strategic planning, and supply chain management.

Jennifer Walters

SAMAC FIXINGS

Samac Fixings has announced the appointment of Jennifer Walters as its West Midlands Area Sales Manager. Jennifer joins Samac Fixings with proven business development credentials and experience of managing and nurturing long-term relationships.

Jennifer is passionate about ensuring customers have access to the best solutions available and her previous role was at Harrison Wipes, where she was responsible for key distributors and end-users in the North of the UK – creating strategic business plans to deliver mutual growth.

Catch up on previous months ‘Movers and shakers’ articles here

Related Posts