Hazel Blake joins Laminam as area manager for South East England

New HirePeople Fri 11th Apr 2025 by KBBFocus

Hazel Blake joins Laminam as area manager for South East England

Hazel Blake joins Laminam as area manager for South East England



Italian manufacturer of large-format porcelain surfaces Laminam has announced the appointment of Hazel Blake as area manager for the South East of England. With 2 decades of experience in the KBB industry and a reputation for delivering exceptional service, Hazel joins Laminam to support its continued growth across the region.

Hazel’s career began as a sales trainer, where she delivered in-depth product training for major brands including Hoover, LG and Miele. Hazel went on to excel in a series of senior sales roles, including account manager at Miele and Caesarstone. Throughout her career, Hazel has managed more than 400 customer accounts, from national retailers to independent showrooms and fabricators, developing strong, long-lasting partnerships.

As area manager for the South East, Hazel will be responsible for supporting fabricators and retailers across the region, championing the beauty, performance and sustainability credentials of Laminam’s porcelain surfaces.

Hazel said: “With 20 years of expertise in the KBB industry, I am dedicated to nurturing the relationships I’ve built while also forging new ones. I’m incredibly excited to begin my journey with Laminam and to play a part in the continued success of such an exceptional brand.”

Gavin Shaw, Laminam’s UK MD, commented: “Our sales team represent the Laminam brand out in the field whilst managing the relationships with our customers, so it is imperative that we have the very best talent in the industry. I believe that Hazel’s extensive experience combined with her relationship skills, make her the ideal person to educate fabricators and kitchen design studios about the superior qualities of Laminam porcelain. We are excited to have Hazel on board as we continue to demonstrate why porcelain is the best product for our times.”

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