German kitchen franchise Kutchenhaus, has appointed James Slater as its head of central operations.

Joining from Magnet Kitchens, where he was UK central operations manager, he brings a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in the kitchen industry and wider retail for over 20 years.  

With experience at brands such as the Co-op, LIDL and Tesco, Slater has worked across all layers of retail.

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He started out on the shop floor progressing to area manager, and then on to a role as retail operations manager for the UK at Co-op.

In his previous position at Magnet Kitchens, Slater worked on the company’s sales to service strategy and was responsible for the customer experience of new stores.

Based at the Kutchenhaus head office in Rochdale, his new position will see him heading up the Kutchenhaus support centre and offer strategic focus for the business.

Speaking about his new position, James Slater commented: “As Kutchenhaus grows as a business, its operations must remain strategic and efficient. I’m pleased to be taking on this role and working with a fantastic team.

“As a professional, I love working with likeminded individuals who want to grow. I’m passionate about developing people and this has been something I’ve found to be very rewarding throughout my career.”

He continued: “The German-quality of Kutchenhaus kitchens is what sets the brand apart, alongside its trusted franchise partner network. A testament to its success has been its growth in recent years and the people within the business have driven this.”

Head of marketing at Kutchenhaus Paul Lee  commented: “We’re pleased to welcome James into the Kutchenhaus family and it’s great to see the team expand further.

“His vast experience when it comes to retail speaks for itself, and he will be a great asset to the business. With the ability to share his knowledge from numerous major retailers, we’re delighted to have him on board.”