Eurocell Appoints New CEO

Eurocell has appointed Darren Waters as its new Chief Executive Officer to drive the brand through a new era and ambitious growth strategy.Darren took over from Mark Kelly on Thursday 11 th
May who is retiring after seven years at the business. He will be responsible for steering the business through the next phase of growth as it positions itself as the partner of choice in sustainable building products.Eurocell is a leading provider of windows, doors, conservatories and roofing systems in the UK, with more than 40,000 customers.Darren brings a wealth of knowledge with over 20 years’ experience in the building products sector and a diverse career in petroleum, heavy building materials and door and window hardware.Previous positions include Ibstock plc, where Darren was chief operating officer for two years and was part of an exec team that delivered a record performance for the business. Prior to that Darren was CEO of Tyman UK for nine years, during which he completed a number of acquisitions and divestments as well as the consolidation of the business as it transitioned into a state-of-the-art facility in Wolverhampton.Darren has grand plans to build upon Mark Kelly’s legacy and will direct a number of projects that are currently in progress to boost performance in H2 and position Eurocell for an improved set of market conditions through 2024.As Eurocell’s new CEO, Darren is committed to raising the profile of the door and window industry, championing the sector’s sustainability and energy performance credentials and widening opportunities for investment. This is partnered with an increased investment in its people to drive engagement and loyalty to support business growth.Commenting on his appointment, Darren said: “I am excited to join Eurocell as chief executive officer, having watched and admired the growth of the business for a long time as a customer, the chance to further expand the company through its next phase of growth and work with a new board is a compelling opportunity and one that I’m relishing.“We have a fantastic innovation pipeline that helps our trade customers to grow their businesses and will allow homeowners to build affordable, low maintenance living spaces in a much faster time frame. As we diversify and expand our services as leaders in the industry, continuing to drive Future Homes Standards, I am proud to be at the helm at what is an exciting time for the business.”Image Above: Natalie O’Grady and Thomas Dwight CDW Systems has continued to improve its service to customers thanks to the strengthening of its office-based team, says the company. The specialist aluminium fabricator’s two most recent appointments include Natalie...UAP, specialist in locks and hardware for doors and windows, has appointed a new chief financial officer (CFO). Adam Lumley brings more than 18 years of commercial finance experience to UAP. Throughout his career, he has held director-level roles at private-equity...The Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) has announced that Patrick Lewis joins the team to work alongside Justin Furness to lead the Association into 2024. Patrick brings with him a wealth of experience in engineering and standards background. It is expected...Gerry Buckley is celebrating 30 years with A Plus Aluminium. As the dedicated factory manager situated at the company’s trade residential factory in Sandy, Bedfordshire, Gerry is one of the company’s longest serving employees. Having joined A Plus aged 19 Gerry...Image Above: Jason Earl Experienced business development director Jason Earl has returned to Norfolk fabricator Swift Frame. Known for its fully automated production line and in-house extrusion, Swift Frame are generally considered as automation pioneers and have...Composite door manufacturer Comp Door has announced the promotion of Pierre Mifsud to the position of managing director. As a co-founder of the company, Pierre's journey with Comp Door began in 2021, and he has played a pivotal role in its growth and success,...Image Above: From left to right: Brenda Webster, Richard Gaunt, Kevin Southall, Bradley Gaunt, Frank Donaghy, Amy Pout and Richie Bezance Made for Trade, a thriving business in its 40th year, has recognised the dedication of its long-standing staff. Over the past...Image Above: Chloe Day Aluminium systems supplier Alunet Systems has announced significant developments in its sales team with a surge in productivity and the expansion of the team to support the company's growth and new product launches. Alunet Systems says the...Jack Aluminium Systems has welcomed David Alexander as its new technical support engineer, helping the aluminium specialist provide even better products and services to its customers. With a career in the technical field spanning over two decades, David brings a...Glazpart is pleased to confirm the appointment of Tamás Bareith as company accountant taking responsibility for the financial management of the Glazpart Group. Tamás has 10 years’ experience in the food production equipment and transport sectors, where he has...
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