European kitchen manufacturer Nobilia has appointed David Lambert and Matt Hollis as sales directors.

Lambert and Hollis will be responsible for the North and South respectively, as the business looks to grow sales across the UK.

David Lambert has a 27-year career in the kitchen industry having worked for companies such as The Panelling Centre and Houseworks.

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His previous roles include as a contracts manager, an account manager looking after builders’ merchants, and spanning sales positions across consumer and trade.

Lambert has joined Nobilia from Moores Furniture Group, having worked for the business since 2016, and as sales director since 2022.

On his new position, David Lambert comments: “I’m very pleased to join an industry leader in the kitchens space and I’m relishing this new challenge.

“My position will see me working across the North, heading out to meet customers face-to-face, as well as contractors, developers and architects.”

He continued: “Working within the contract sales channel, it will be my responsibility to ensure that Nobilia is specified in projects, as well as bringing in tenders for the business.

“I’ll use my extensive experience, both in sales and managing colleagues, to help develop the brand in the UK and create further opportunities.”

Matt Hollis has a career spanning 22 years in the kitchen industry, starting as a designer before moving into sales.

He has worked for a number of businesses, including Commodore Design and Poggenpohl.

Commenting on his new role, Matt Hollis said: “A passion of mine has always been kitchen design and this has shaped my career.

“In joining Nobilia, a quality brand known for its forward-thinking products, I get to work with the very best people, product and service.

“My experience means I’ve a good understanding of German kitchen engineering and I’m looking forward to this new opportunity.

“With a similar remit to David in the North, my work will include forging relationships with clients in the South, and nurturing these to bring about new opportunities.”

Nobilia owns the kitchen retail franchise Kutchenhaus which celebrated its 20th anniversary, with a conference.