CEO of Bristan Group Martin Mongan has announced his intention to retire from his role at the end of the year.

Mongan joined the company as CEO, just over three years ago, and during that time has focused on product development ,in a drive to maintain the company’s position in the taps and showering market.

Chief commercial officer Jen Cassidy will take the role of CEO from January 1, 2025, and will work  with Mongan over the next nine months to transition into the role.

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She joined Bristan in August 2021 following a career that includes senior roles with Wolseley, Kohler Mira and more latterly, Linn Products.

Since joining Bristan, she has provided leadership across a range areas, from brand and channel marketing to product design and management, sales, customer service, IT, and PMO.

Martin Mongan stated: “I am delighted to be able to hand over my role to Jen and look forward to working alongside her for the next few months as she transitions into role.

“The powerful message it sends, not only promoting from within the business, but also that Bristan Group has its first female CEO is a legacy I am extremely proud of.”

Commening on her new role, Jen Cassidy stated:“Having fallen in love with Bristan Group and its extremely talented people from the moment I joined, I am honoured to be given the opportunity to lead the business, to build on Martin’s work and to continue to deliver on the company’s strategic roadmap.”

She continued: “I would like to take the opportunity to thank Martin for the role he has played in Bristan Group’s development over several years.

“It has been a pleasure to work with him on successfully delivering the strategic plan and seeing the business develop under his leadership.”

Bristan Group supplies Bristan and Heritage Bathrooms brands and has been part of the US homeware company Masco Corporation since 2002.

Group president of Masco Corporation Jai Shah added: “I am very excited to support Jen’s appointment as CEO and am confident she is the right person to lead the team on the next exciting stage of Bristan Group’s journey.”