Shepel' welcomes former Smallbone director as COO

New HirePeople Tue 10th Dec 2024 by KBBFocus

Shepel' welcomes former Smallbone director as COO

Shepel' welcomes former Smallbone director as COO



Shepel', the multi-brand design studio and custom furniture manufacturer, has welcomed Iain O’Mahony as its new chief operating officer. Iain brings decades of experience to Shepel’ having worked at the high end of the British kitchen market, including Mark Wilkinson and latterly Smallbone of Devizes. His experience also includes a period at Linley. Operating in the luxury space in the UK and the US, O’Mahony will bring his industry knowledge to strengthen Shepel' as a global full-service solution for curated luxury interiors.

Iain will be overseeing the Shepel' family of brands – Atelier Helen, Studio Shepel, Shepel Furniture and S-Contract. Atelier Helen offers personalised joinery and custom kitchens for residential properties. Studio Shepel is a global interior design studio that specialises in curating luxury homes and commercial spaces. Shepel Furniture handcrafts elegant bespoke furniture, whilst S-Contract manufactures pieces tailored for commercial interiors and trade clients.

Iain said: “My decision to work with Alex, Helen and the Shepel' brand come as the result of a long search and a final epiphany in finding a company that meets both my expectations on how a luxury company should act and an owner that values and cherishes craft, design and their HNW clients. I am delighted to join the Shepel' team as the brand looks to prepare for the next chapter of an ambitious growth plan.”

Alexander Shepel,  co-founder of Shepel', said: “We are delighted for Iain O’Mahony to join the Shepel' team as chief operating officer. Iain brings with him decades of experience that will be crucial for the strategic growth of Shepel'. As our brand continues to expand in the UK and globally, we are thoroughly excited for this next chapter.”

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