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…

Chris Pereira

FOCUS SB

Chris Pereira has been appointed as Business Development Manager at Focus SB. A familiar face in the bespoke electrical accessories industry, Chris Pereira will be covering the Midlands and Home Counties in his new role. Chris Pereira’s career journey began with three years of study in electrical and electrotechnical engineering at college. He then worked as a teacher for students with special needs while continuing to search for an opportunity within the electrical industry. For eight years, Chris worked as an electrician for a small, private firm that offered a diverse range of projects. This experience allowed him to build valuable electrical and customer support skills, which contributed to both his professional growth and drive for new challenges.

Gordon Ross

VCHRGD

UK EV charging technology manufacturer VCHRGD has announced the appointment of Gordon Ross as the company’s first Marketing Director, marking a significant step in its continued growth across the UK EV charging ecosystem.

Gordon will work with the VCHRGD leadership team to strengthen the company’s brand presence and support expansion across key market segments including installer and wholesale partnerships, energy supplier integrations, fleet electrification and EV salary sacrifice schemes.

Gordon has already been working closely with the VCHRGD team on several recent marketing initiatives, including supporting the launch of the company’s energy supplier integration with Octopus, helping develop the Partner Spotlight programme highlighting installer and technology collaborations, and building the business’s marketing roadmap for the year ahead.

Clair Mowbray

CERTSURE

Certsure, the organisation behind NICEIC, has announced the appointment of Clair Mowbray as Chief Executive Officer, effective 30 March 2026.

A proven CEO, Clair joins Certsure having led nationally significant, safety-critical organisations including The Fire Service College and the National College for High Speed Rail. She brings extensive experience in delivering technical excellence, operating within complex sectors, and working closely with industry and government to strengthen the development of skills and talent pipelines.

As CEO, Clair will be responsible for Certsure’s future strategic direction and will lead the organisation’s vital work to safeguard public safety, raise standards, and uphold the highest levels of technical competence. She will focus on strengthening Certsure’s industry-leading position to deliver even greater value for its customers, and will work collaboratively with stakeholders and government to ensure NICEIC-certified businesses – and the wider sector – are well positioned to meet the needs of today and the evolving demands of tomorrow.

Andy Munson

EXI-TITE

As part of an ongoing commitment to strengthening its team and supporting continued business growth, HVAC supplier Exi-tite has appointed Andy Munson as Regional Sales Manager – London, and Trevor Girvan as Technical Engineer.

Andy Munson joins the business with 46 years of experience in the HVAC industry. During his career, he has worked with organisations including Space Air (Daikin distributor), Toshiba Air Conditioning and CIAT. His background includes heat pumps, air conditioning, heating units and dehumidification systems.

Georgia Burke & Dave Velan

DRAYTON

Drayton has further bolstered its regional sales team with the appointments of Georgia Burke as Area Sales Manager for the Central Region and Dave Velan as Area Sales Manager for the North East.

In his role, Dave covers the east side of Northern England, including Hull and East Yorkshire, through to the North East corner of Scotland. Dave brings extensive industry experience, including several roles that span a total of 23 years with City Plumbing, where he was most recently a Senior Account Manager within the regional team. Dave also spent seven years focusing on social housing within the national team before returning to a regional position covering the North East and Cumbria.

In her new position, Georgia is responsible for specification across social housing, new build developments and large contractors. Her focus is on developing strong customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting specification processes to help drive growth throughout the Central Region of the country.

Georgia joins Drayton with over a decade of experience within the industry behind her. She previously spent six years at Grundfos, where she developed strong commercial and technical expertise.

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Nick Atkinson

FIREANGEL

FireAngel has strengthened its wholesaler focus through National Account Manager Nick Atkinson, who has joined the business to drive engagement with national and independent wholesalers across the UK. Nick brings a wealth of trade experience in the electrical wholesale and distribution sector, having held senior roles at several major industry brands. With an extensive background in national account development, sales leadership and contractor engagement, he has built a strong reputation for helping trade wholesalers grow market share while supporting installers with the tools, training and products required to deliver compliant, professional installations.

Cameron Wilson

RECOLIGHT

Recolight has announced the appointment of a new director, Cameron Wilson, who will represent Signify on the Recolight board. Cameron has been with Signify for over 25 years and is the Customer Resolution Manager for UK and Ireland. Cameron joins as a non-Executive Director representing Recolight’s founding members along with board chair Andreas Adam, Senior Director at LEDVANCE, Andrew Clark, Financial Controller at Feilo Sylvania UK, and Steven Reed, Commercial Manager at Trilux.

Paul White

IBA

The IBA Buying Group has appointed Paul White as Chief Membership Officer. Paul brings more than two decades of experience in the electrical wholesale industry, having held senior roles at Edmundson Electrical, CEF, and Rexel since joining the sector in 2001. In this newly enhanced leadership role, Paul will focus on ensuring the IBA continues to strengthen its position as the natural home for independent electrical wholesalers. His remit includes driving member value, deepening supplier partnerships, and shaping the next phase of the Group’s commercial evolution.

Lewis Wassell

TRIDONIC UK

Tridonic UK has welcomed Lewis Wassell to the team as Controls and Solutions Sales Engineer, joining the Projects and Solutions division to support customers across the UK with advanced lighting controls and building optimisation strategies.

With a career spanning 17 years in the electrical and controls industry, Lewis brings extensive experience from his time at WAGO and Schneider Electric. His broad technical background and hands-on project experience position him strongly to support Tridonic’s mission of delivering smarter, data-driven building solutions.

Peter Lawson

OVERLAND SHOES

Overland Shoes has appointed Peter Lawson as Brand Manager to lead the launch of Bobcat Safety Footwear – backed by a specialist sales force. With over two decades of commercial leadership across global footwear markets, Peter brings extensive expertise from senior roles at Reebok, FILA, Radley and Hi-Tec Sports International, where he served as Managing Director of its Magnum and Hi-Tec international businesses. Most recently, he strengthened his PPE market expertise through senior positions at Blackrock workplace PPE and Toffeln.

Now at Overland Shoes, Peter is responsible for leading the strategy and market roll-out of Bobcat Safety Footwear, fusing global innovation with British expertise for real-world performance.

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Robin Grosse

SIEMENS ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS AND ELECTRIUM

Robin Grosse has been appointed Managing Director of Electrium and Siemens Electrical Products (EP). Robin brings over a decade of deep expertise in product management and sales across hardware and software within the Electrical Products business. Robin’s leadership will strengthen Electrium and Siemens’ commitment to excellence, drive continued growth and innovation, and foster even closer partnerships with valued customers.

Jordan Charran & Barnaby Chapman

OVIA

Ovia has appointed two new Area Sales Managers, with Jordan Charran appointed in the Southwest region, and Barnaby Chapman covering South Wales, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. Jordan brings a wealth of industry experience to the role, with over a decade in the electrical sector, while Barnaby brings with him four years of experience in the electrical wholesale sector, having held both internal and external sales positions. These appointments form part of Ovia’s ongoing commitment to invest in regional support and deliver outstanding service and solutions to its customer base.

Paul Sawyer, Alistair Lishman & James Louriero

CLICK SCOLMORE

Scolmore Group has announced the expansion of its Click sales team with the appointment of three new Area Sales Managers. Paul Sawyer has been appointed as Area Sales Manager for the East of England, covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Essex. Alistair Lishman will cover the Lancashire and Merseyside regions, while James Loureiro will cover West Yorkshire. The appointment of Alistair, James and Paul marks a significant step in the ongoing development of the Click Scolmore brand. Their combined experience and regional expertise will ensure that customers across these key areas continue to receive the highest level of service, support, and access to innovative wiring accessories and circuit protection products.

Alice Williams

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Schneider Electric has appointed Alice Williams as VP Digital Energy UK&I. Alice’s role will be to drive growth and impact across the UK and Ireland Digital Energy business. She will focus on delivering end-user energy savings and more resilient, efficient operations for customers through Schneider’s innovative energy management and automation solutions. Alice succeeds Kasim Mohammed who took on the role of VP for Services UK&I earlier this year.

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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.

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Helen Longdon & Ash Chem

DOEPKE UK

Doepke UK has welcomed two new team members to further support wholesalers, electricians, and contractors nationwide.

Helen Longdon, Marketing Executive, will boost brand visibility and keep the trade informed through clear, timely communications. Ash Chem, Workshop Operative, will assemble switchgear and manage order processing to keep deliveries fast and reliable.

These appointments come alongside the expansion of Doepke’s Daventry premises, increasing stock capacity and streamlining logistics for next-day delivery across the UK. This investment in people and infrastructure strengthens Doepke’s position as circuit protection specialists – delivering quality products, technical expertise, and hands-on support for the electrical trade.

Kristen Brown, Layton Hill, Kas Mohammed, David Pownall & David Williams

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Schneider Electric has announced a series of new appointments to its executive leadership team across the UK and Ireland (UK&I).

Kristen Brown, previously VP Strategy UK&I, will be appointed VP Customer Operations UK&I. Kristen will assume the full scope, previously held by Rhonda Doyle, of the Customer Care Centre, Customer Satisfaction and Quality, Project Management Office, Business Systems and Compliance.

Layton Hill, who has been serving as interim VP Strategy UK&I, will formally assume the role. Layton joined Schneider Electric in 2023 and has played a pivotal role in the Transactional Business team, helping to drive continuous improvement, product commercialisation, and go-to-market strategy.

Kas Mohammed, previously VP Digital Energy UK&I, will assume the role of VP Services UK&I. With an impressive 18-year tenure in Digital Energy, Kas brings a wealth of experience and is well-equipped to share his extensive knowledge and best practice in his new position.

David Pownall assumes the role of VP Power Systems & Safety UK&I. David joined Schneider Electric over six years ago as VP Services & Safety UK&I. During that time, he has successfully driven the growth of the Services business, implemented a new service model, and enhanced employee engagement.

David Williams will expand his remit to include the Major Pursuits team as the VP Transactional Business & Major Pursuits UK&I. David will continue to focus on key customers and segments, ensuring the ongoing development of a robust pipeline for large-scale projects across the territory.

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Jacqui Whittaker

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC

Schneider Electric has appointed Jacqui Whitaker as its new Vice President of Finance, UK and Ireland (UKI). Jacqui will lead the UKI finance team, focusing on maximising investment returns, supporting growth opportunities, and driving forward Schneider Electric’s broader sustainability goals.

She steps into the role with nearly a decade of international experience with Schneider Electric, having led the international business finance function across 100+ countries in South America, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

Charlotte Jackson

SCOLMORE GROUP

Scolmore Group has announced the appointment of Charlotte Clarkson as Area Sales Manager for the Hereford, Worcester, Warwickshire and Staffordshire regions. With over 30 years’ experience in the electrical industry, Charlotte brings a wealth of expertise to her new role and will be responsible for driving sales growth, nurturing client relationships and supporting the company’s mission of delivering cutting-edge electrical solutions.

Her day-to-day activities will include visiting electrical wholesaler accounts and contractors across the region, promoting the comprehensive and ever expanding Click brand of wiring accessories.

Kate Blake

ENVIROVENT

EnviroVent has appointed Kate Blake as Head of Specification, as the company strengthens its offer and drives forward with ambitious plans in the new build sector.

In her new role, Kate will be responsible for leading EnviroVent’s New Build Specification sales team, building strong relationships with housebuilders, developers, specifiers, M&E consultants and M&E contractors and driving growth in the specification of ventilation systems across the UK. Kate’s responsibilities also include enhancing EnviroVent’s new build strategy, supporting the specification sales team’s growth and raising its brand profile with housebuilders.

Kate has over 20 years’ experience in sales, business development and leadership within the construction sector, which has given her a broad network of contacts amongst consultants, M&E engineers, contractors and developers.

Phillip Conroy

ZEHNDER GROUP

Zehnder Group UK has announced the appointment of Phillip Conroy as its new National Sales & Key Account Manager.

In this pivotal role, Phillip will spearhead the strategic direction of Zehnder’s Heating Division, with a focus on strengthening key partnerships and refining the company’s radiator strategy. His leadership will play a crucial role in driving sustainable growth and ensuring the division remains aligned with Zehnder’s overarching business objectives.

Bringing with him an exceptional track record, Phillip has held senior roles at some of the most respected names in the home improvement industry, including Geberit, Kohler Mira, and Merlyn Showering.

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Ryan Woods & Nick Howley
UNICRIMP

Unicrimp has welcomed two new members to its sales team. Ryan Woods has been appointed as Area Sales Manager for Northern Ireland, providing a dedicated sales resource to the region which was previously managed alongside Scotland. Ryan joins the company from his previous role with a leading electrical wholesaler, where he held the position of account manager for three years, followed by a period as Renewables Area Sales Manager.

As part of its continued business growth, Unicrimp has created a new sales role in the North to enhance support for local wholesalers. Nick Howley takes on the role of Area Sales Manager for the newly created North East region, bringing a focused effort and increased resources to the area. Nick brings nearly a decade of experience in the electrical industry to his new role. In their new roles, both Ryan and Nick will focus on fostering and strengthening relationships with new and existing Unicrimp wholesalers.

Daniel Thomas
SCOLMORE GROUP

Scolmore Group has announced the appointment of Daniel Thomas as the new Group Specification Manager for Wales. Daniel joins a growing specification team which has responsibility for creating demand for products from the Scolmore Group portfolio across a variety of sectors.

His focus will be on demand creation within the Local Authority and Housing Association sectors across Wales, offering expert education, technical support and specification assistance on a wide range of products and standards.

Mark Flanagan
SCOLMORE GROUP

Scolmore Group has announced the promotion of Mark Flanagan to the position of Technical Director.

With over 20 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong background in product development and quality control, Mark is well equipped to lead the company’s technical operations and further elevate Scolmore’s commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative products to customers worldwide.

Qualified in electrical/electronic engineering, Mark started his career as an apprentice for a lighting manufacturer, where he would spend a decade working as a technical engineer. He then moved to Scolmore Group, joining the company in 2012 as a Quality Control Engineer.

Darren Baker & Dan Brown
ESP

ESP has welcomed two new members to its sales team as the company seeks to further enhance regional support and customer engagement across the South West, West Midlands and Wales regions.

Darren Baker takes up the position of Area Sales Manager for the Southwest. He joins the ESP team with a wealth of experience in sales across various industries. With a background in fire and security engineering and electrical wholesale, Darren is set to play a pivotal role in expanding the company’s presence in the South West.

Appointed as Area Sales Manager for the West Midlands and South Wales regions is Dan Brown. Dan’s career spans over a decade in sales, with roles that include Internal Sales, External Sales Representative and Branch Manager at an electrical wholesaler, and Internal Sales at an electrical distribution company.

Mitchel Smith
WORLDSKILLS UK

NICEIC Technical Training Developer, Mitchel Smith, has been announced as the new WorldSkills UK Training Manager for Electrical Installation. This role will see Mitchel leading the training and development of competitors in the Electrical Installation category for WorldSkills as the squad prepares to represent the UK on the international stage.

The WorldSkills competition is considered by global experts as the ultimate test of a nation’s ability to meet future skills needs. It is attended by government representatives, educationalists and leading employers from across the globe.

Mitchel Smith brings over 20 years of experience in the electrical industry, with a track record demonstrating both technical integrity and a desire to continually raise the bar. Mitchel also brings a dedication to training, fostering talent and promoting high standards in electrical installation, making him the ideal person to lead the Electrical Installation squad through their training and preparation for WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

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CHRIS GREENWOOD
ESP

ESP has welcomed Chris Greenwood as the new Area Sales Manager for the East Midlands and South Yorkshire regions. Chris brings a wealth of experience to the team and will be a valuable asset to ESP as the company continues to grow and develop its product portfolios.

In his new role at ESP, Chris will be responsible for developing and strengthening customer relationships across both independent and national levels. He will also ensure that wholesalers stay informed of the latest developments, technologies and regulations as ESP continues to broaden its product ranges.

Chris comes to ESP with over 20 years’ experience in the electrical industry. Having worked extensively in both manufacturing and distribution sectors, he has gained the knowledge and skills necessary to seamlessly transition into his new role.

DAN ELLAMS
ELUCIAN

Following huge, continued success for its Elucian range since it entered the consumer unit market in 2021, Scolmore Group has invested in a dedicated focus for the category and has appointed Dan Ellams as the Elucian National Sales Manager.

Dan will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment of a newly formed external sales team, with a view to building on and developing the sales growth business strategy.

Dan brings 18 years’ experience within the electrical industry to the role, having begun his career as a qualified electrician. He then transitioned into sales with a leading electrical wholesaler, where he honed his skills and developed a deep understanding of the market. This was followed by a move into manufacturing, spending a large proportion of this period working within the switchgear market. This is when he developed a real passion for this particular aspect of the industry and has brought him to his current role with Elucian.

ANDY TAYLOR
SCOLMORE

Scolmore is pleased to announce the expansion of its sales team with the most recent appointment of Andy Taylor as the new Area Sales Manager for the Berkshire, Sussex and Surrey regions. Andy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his new role, having worked as a branch manager for several leading electrical wholesalers. His years of managerial expertise and relationship-building will be key assets as he joins the Click team.  He will focus on maintaining and nurturing strong relationships with key customers, as well as identifying new market opportunities, potential customers and key accounts for sales expansion.

MARK HUMPHRY
OVIA

Ovia has welcomed Mark Humphry as the new Regional Sales Manager overseeing the Midlands area. Mark joins Ovia following eight years working in the electrical industry, where he held a number of key sales roles with several leading players in the lighting and electrical sectors. His extensive background has equipped him with the insights and expertise necessary to make his mark at Ovia. In his new position, Mark will lead the company’s regional sales strategy, focusing on driving sales growth and expanding Ovia’s market presence, leveraging his experience to build strong relationships with key customers.

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C-TEC
Riah Winstanley

C-TEC has announced the appointment of Riah Winstanley to its internal sales team. With three years’ experience in C-TEC’s manufacturing facility, most recently as a Team Leader, History graduate Riah already has a wealth of knowledge about the company’s life-safety systems. Reporting to UK Sales Manager, Brian Foster, Riah will focus on creating new business relationships and provide the highest levels of customer support to the UK manufacturer’s ever-expanding customer base.

SWITCHTEC
Sean Campbell

Switchtec has announced the appointment of Sean Campbell to strengthen its national wholesale team. Sean has spent many years working within the wholesale sector. Starting out in internal sales, Sean progressed to becoming part of the external sales team for a large national wholesaler distributor. Sean’s understanding of the wholesale sector and keen insight into what wholesalers look for in suppliers and their products will significantly contribute to Switchtec’s growth strategy.

SCOLMORE GROUP
David Bates, Marcus Barritt

Scolmore Group has appointed David Bates as the company’s new Director of Operations and Logistics, and Marcus Barritt as a new Technical Engagement Engineer.

David will have responsibility for overseeing all operations in the warehouse and comes to Scolmore Group with a wealth of experience, having worked for more than 25 years within operational management roles for a range of organisations in the UK and Europe, from start-up businesses through to blue chip companies.

Marcus will primarily be responsible for developing and delivering technical training courses, both internally and externally, for stakeholders such as electrical wholesalers, contractors, students, and apprentices. He will also provide technical support for the marketing department and assist with representing Click Scolmore at a variety of industry trade events.

UNICRIMP
Robert Drew

Unicrimp has welcomed Robert Drew to its rapidly expanding sales team. Robert joins the business as an Area Sales Manager overseeing the West Midlands, North and Mid Wales regions.

In this role, he will focus on building and nurturing relationships with new and existing Unicrimp wholesale customers, promoting the company’s extensive range of cable management consumables. Robert brings valuable experience from his most recent role as a Project Procurement Buyer at Scolmore Group, where he primarily worked with Unicrimp products.

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SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC |
Ruben Llanes

Schneider Electric has appointed Ruben Llanes as Chief Executive Officer of Digital Grid.

Previously CEO of AutoGrid, Llanes delivered growth, introduced improved processes and methods, and launched new solutions. Llanes’ collective experience merges a common mission to digitize and modernise the grid, strengthening the value of Schneider and its ecosystem of portfolio companies, investments and partners bring to the industry.

“Ruben brings the right combination of leadership and expertise to deliver a more comprehensive solution to utilities and end-customers on both sides of the meter, with greater velocity and integration,” said Luis D’Acosta, CEO of Uplight and former Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric’s Digital Energy global business.

“I’m looking forward to continuing this important work with this immensely talented team while we evolve our business,” stated Llanes.

Llanes has held previous roles at Schneider Electric, including Vice President, National Sales Force, and Vice President, Channel Business Development & Strategy. In both roles, he successfully enabled strategic transformation and growth.

ANSELL LIGHTING |
Tom Preece, Callum Tymon, Greg Faulkner

Ansell Lighting has announced a string of new appointments as it strengthens and expands its UK sales team.

Three new Area Sales Managers have been appointed to look after the North, South East and Midlands regions.

Tom Preece has more than a decade of experience in the industry, working his way up from Graduate Trainee to work in a range of roles including both internal and external sales at a leading electrical wholesaler chain in Stoke, where he built a varied customer base. Tom will be looking after the Midlands region.

Callum Tymon has spent the majority of his career in electrical wholesaling, most recently in Preston. He will be working with Ansell customers across the North of England.

Greg Faulkner joins Ansell as ASM for the South East region, having spent more than 16 years working in the industry for lighting manufacturers, including ASM and National Account Manager roles.

Mark Abbott, Managing Director at Ansell Lighting said: “These appointments are a further indication of our commitment to providing the very best service to our customers. Callum, Greg and Tom all bring them a wealth of industry experience and will be great additions to our ever expanding team.”

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