Custom kitchen, furniture manufacturer and design studio Shepel’ has announced Iain O’Mahony as chief operating officer.

He brings decades of experience to Shepel’ having been ideation director for British kitchen manufacturers Mark Wilkinson and Smallbone of Devizes.

O’Mahony also spent a period at Linley.

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Operating in the luxury space in the UK and the US, O’Mahony will use his knowledge to meet the company’s vision of becoming ”a global full-service solution for curated luxury interiors”.

He will oversee the Shepel’ family of brands – Atelier Helen, Studio Shepel, Shepel Furniture and S-Contract.

Atelier Helen offers personalised joinery and custom kitchens for residential properties. Studio Shepel is a global interior design studio that specialises in curating luxury homes and commercial spaces.

Shepel Furniture handcrafts bespoke furniture, whilst S-Contract manufactures pieces tailored for commercial interiors and trade clients.

Discussing his appointment, Iain O’Mahony stated: “My decision to work with Alex, Helen and the Shepel’ brand come as the result of a long search and a final epiphany in finding a company that meets both my expectations on how a luxury company should act and an owner that values and cherishes craft, design and their HNW clients.

“I am delighted to join the Shepel’ team as the brand looks to prepare for the next chapter of an ambitious growth plan.”

 Co-Founder Alexander Shepel added:“We are delighted for Iain O’Mahony to join the Shepel’ team as chief operating officer.

“Iain brings with him decades of experience that will be crucial for the strategic growth of Shepel’.

“As our brand continues to expand in the UK and globally, we are thoroughly excited for this next chapter.”