Sink, tap and appliance manufacturer Franke UK has appointed Craig McIntyre as managing director, who has over two decades of service with the company.

His appointment follows the departure of Neil Clark who recently stepped down from his role  following more than 19 years of service, to take up the role of managing director of Sealy UK.

According to Franke, McInytre aims to build upon Neil Clark’s legacy by expanding Franke’s product categories to meet evolving customer needs.

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His priorities include gaining a “deep” understanding of Franke UK’s employees, markets, customers and products, fostering “continuous improvement”, and investing in employee development for the long-term success of the business.

McIntyre started working for the Franke Group 22 years ago and most recently has led Franke South Africa for 11 years.

He takes up the role of UK MD and heads up the NESSA Cluster organisation of Northern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, UK, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, The Netherlands and South Africa.

Speaking of his appointment, Craig McIntyre commented “I am proud and grateful for being given the opportunity to lead Franke UK and I’m looking forward to working with the company’s employees, customers and key stakeholders to develop meaningful long-term relationships.

“Having been with the Franke Group for over two decades, I am committed to leveraging my experience and insights to drive sustainable growth and profitability in the UK market.”

CEO of Franke Group Barbara Borra spoke to KBN about the need to transform change into an opportunity, with its refurbished HQ showroom marking the company’s transformation into Franke Home Solutions.