Plumbing and heating merchant City Plumbing has welcomed Dominic Sarkar as its commercial director.

Sarkar brings over 20 years of experience in product and category management, the last seven of which were within the merchant sector.

As commercial director, he will be instrumental in maintaining strong supplier relationships for the plumbing and heating merchant.

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Sarkar aims to continue the drive for new product development and foster a culture of continuous improvement, to offer more value and greater efficiency for the plumbing and heating market.

Speaking of his appointment, Dominic Sarkar said: “What attracted me to this role is City Plumbing, and the wider Highbourne Group’s desire to never stand still.

“I share that passion to excel and be future-thinking and there’s huge potential to build on the company’s already strong foundations.

“What’s unique about the business is that its ambition is also combined with a focus on people – customers, colleagues and supplier partners – and I’ve witnessed first-hand the personable and approachable culture of the business as I’ve started my role.

“There’s a true desire to work together for the good of the customer.”

Commenting on his appointment, chief commercial officer at City Plumbing Adam Foy said: “Dominic joining is a real coup for our business as he brings a wealth of experience and shares our mindset on the importance of innovation and customer-first thinking.

“He too is a huge champion for inclusivity and working as one team – a core value of City Plumbing.”

Operating from a network of 370 branches, with a 292-strong network of bathroom showrooms, City Plumbing includes The Bathroom Showroom and is home to brands such as PTS, PlumbNation and Plumbworld.