Michael Marriott named Waterline CEO

Former finance & commercial director of kitchen distributor Waterline Michael Marriott has been promoted to CEO.

10 May, 24

Former finance & commercial director of kitchen distributor Waterline Michael Marriott has now been promoted to CEO.

Michael Marriott named Waterline CEO

Third generation of the Head family, he follows in the footsteps of his grandfather who founded a manufacturing business in 1946, making children’s toys, before the business transitioned to become a kitchen supplier – Crown Imperial – in 1980.

The Crown Group acquired the distribution business Waterline in 2011.

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Prior to joining the family business, Marriott spent four years in Hong Kong, working for multi-billion-pound conglomerate Jardine Matheson, and tasked with ensuring efficient operations and modernisation of companies.

He has worked within Waterline for the last three years, joining as finance & commercial manager before becoming finance & commercial director.

Marriott has been involved in implementing its after-sales team and process, as well as product development direction and marketing.

Having recently rebranded with a revised logo, Waterline has also partnered with the Kbsa to support its independent retail members with discounts and credit terms.

Commenting on his move into the position of CEO, Michael Marriott said: “My move from my current role as finance & commercial director to CEO reflects the Waterline journey, as we modernise the business and move with the times, without detracting from the strength of being a family-owned business which is robust financially, nimble in product development and recognises the importance of customer service.”

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