Bathroom brand Grohe has appointed Matt Brown as leader United Kingdom, LIXIL EMENA who takes over the role from Simon Andersen.

Former leader, finance for the UK, Matt Brown took over the role following Andersen’s decision to move to a new position in Grohe’s headquarters in Germany.

Andersen came to the helm of the UK team in September 2019, having held previous positions within the Nordics region of the business.

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Whereas Brown joined Grohe in 2018, following a career in commercial finance, financial planning and strategy, and previously held roles at FMCG corporations such as HJ Heinz.

Leader North West Europe, LIXIL EMENA Rogier van Dis said: “I am very pleased to announce Matt Brown as the new Leader for Grohe in the UK.

“With his broad experience and having been part of the UK business management team for approaching three years, I have full confidence Matt will be successful in leading the business to even greater heights.

“Of course, we are saddened to lose Simon from the UK team but wish him all the best in his future endeavours as he takes on new challenges within our global team as leader, activation markets & channels, LIXIL EMENA.

“Simon has truly been remarkable whilst leading our UK business, delivering against our transformational journey and ensuring the foundation is set in order to support our new commercial strategy.

“As a friend and as a colleague I thank Simon for his hard work and commitment to the UK business and most of all the UK team“.

Commenting on his appointment, Matt Brown added: “I am very excited about moving into the role of leading the UK business.

“Simon has done a great job over the past two years and has established a strong platform for continued future growth.

“I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues, partners and customers on building momentum and taking the UK business‘ growth from strength to strength as we look set to continue emerging from the pandemic over the coming months“.

Stepping into the role of leader, finance for Grohe UK will be Tej Sehmi who has been promoted internally from his previous role as financial controller, following almost eight years with the company.