Global brand of engineered surfaces Caesarstone has welcomed Edward Smith managing director for UK and Republic of Ireland.
He steps into the role having worked for nearly 30 years at builders merchant Jewson which has over 550 outlets nationwide.
At Jewson, Smith was the programme director, leading the creation and implementation of the company’s long term strategic plan.
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Simultaneously, he was the managing director of George Boyd, a national ironmongery, security and fire door safety business with 14 stores and a distribution centre.
Smith brings with him experience of relationship building and fostering team performance and in new role, he will continue to develop and drive Caesarstone’s strategic vision forward.
Managing director of Caesarstone UK and ROI, Edward Smith comments: “I’m thrilled to be part of such a respected innovative global brand.
“I’ve enjoyed watching Caesarstone’s extraordinary growth since it launched in the UK in 2017 and look forward to continuing to invest in and develop the business across the UK and ROI.
“I’m also excited to continue building our relationship with our Irish partners following the launch of our new distribution centre and showroom in Dublin earlier this year.
“It was a key step in Caesarstone’s expansion to solidify our presence in this important market.”
Smith succeeds Amir Reske who has left the country after seven years to take a CEO role in his native Israel.