Water boosting solutions provider, Stuart Turner Group, has announced the appointment of its new divisional MD for domestic products, John Blackburn.
Blackburn brings with him more than 25 years of experience in the construction and home improvements sector. He joined Coram UK as MD in 2014 having previously been MD for 3 years at Twyford. He successfully steered Coram's UK brand, which include Impey wetrooms and Coram Showers, through a period of growth and adjustment. His new role at Stuart Turner Group will include liaising with customers and suppliers to lead the company’s domestic products division, working alongside commercial and service sectors, such as Mikrofill, Aquatech Pressmain, Aquaboost and AGM, to develop Stuart Turner’s residential offering.
John Blackburn said: “Stuart Turner has such a rich and innovative heritage having been around for more than 115 years. I look forward to contributing to that legacy and driving growth for the domestic products division, making a significant impact to the Stuart Turner Group. Having worked in the home improvements sector for some time, this is an exciting opportunity for me to bring my skills and experience to lead and develop the residential offer for our customers and I look forward to working with the domestic products divisional team.”
Blackburn is joined by another new recruit, Mark Ayckbourn, who has taken up the position of product manager within the domestic division, and also has a career spanning 25 years, previously working on the development and manufacturing of well-known products within the plastics industry, collaborating with prominent organisations, including the NHS, Boots, Walmart and Selfridges.
Dominic Hill, CEO of the Stuart Turner Group, said: “We are delighted John and Mark have joined Stuart Turner Group and we look forward to seeing them grow our domestic product offering. John’s knowledge of the sector and the experience he brings will be invaluable and very much aligns to our strategic goals for the domestic products division. Meanwhile, Mark’s proven track record in driving product innovation also make him the perfect fit for our team and we are confident his leadership will play a pivotal role in our continued growth and success.”
