Following an acquisition by property development and investment company Lousada Plc, Imperial Bathrooms has announced a new management team.

(Left to right): Joint managing director John Kitchiner, owner Simon Lousada and joint managing director James Stevenson

Former export director James Stevenson has been named joint managing director, a role he shares with newly-appointed associate John Kitchiner.

James Stevenson said: “I am delighted to come together with John in the new role of managing director, as we share the same brand values and vision to shape the company’s future in pursuit of continued growth.

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“Crucially, we want to work together to improve productivity, driving our British-made bathroom products with extremely high pedigree to the UK homeowner in a proactive manner.”

John Kitchiner brings 30 years of operations management experience to the company.

As a business leader, with a history of adding value and growth, his career has included strategic budgeting, operational improvement, business planning, project management and directional expertise.

Kitchiner commented: “I am thrilled to be joining Imperial Bathrooms for many reasons, none less so than the company is an industry institution with formidable reputation.

“My aim is to direct and oversee the predicted growth that lies ahead, as I feel certain that the fallout from COVID-19, combined with Brexit at the end of the year, will offer huge potential for true British manufacturers like Imperial Bathrooms that are autonomous and have capacity for a resurgence in business.”

James Stevenson added: “The recent organisational restructure is a great example of our continued development and renewed vision, which focuses on nurturing our rich brand history founded on quality product design, so we can engage the next generation of Imperial customers.”