Water-boosting pump manufacturer Stuart Turner Group has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of a chief financial officer and technical director.

Chief financial officer of Stuart Turner Group Karl Bostock

Karl Bostock joins the company as chief financial officer (CFO) and Matt Lyndon as technical director of the group.

Bostock brings over 15 years of experience as a CFO in manufacturing, having previously held positions at Bulgin and Coveris UK.

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As well as many years in finance, he has expertise in business partnerships within private equity-owned environments.

His responsibilities at Stuart Turner Group include overseeing the finance, supply chain, and IT management teams, with a focus on driving efficiency, supporting mergers and acquisition activity, while shaping the company’s long-term strategic direction.

Commenting on his new role, Karl Bostock said: “Stuart Turner has a remarkable legacy of quality and innovation, and I’m excited to join at such an exciting time in its growth.

“My focus will be on building operational efficiency across our sites, ensuring we remain dynamic and competitive while continuing to deliver exceptional value to our customers.

“I look forward to supporting the business as we work to explore new strategic opportunities and expand our market presence.”

Technical director of Stuart Turner Group Matt Lyndon

Matt Lyndon adds his experience in engineering and product development to the group, having worked across a range of industries, including medical, FMCG, and industrial.

His previous positions include head of engineering at Medmix, where he led new product development and supported a product portfolio, and senior mechanical engineering manager at Seagate.

In his new role, Matt will lead Stuart Turner’s technical development while supporting and managing the company’s current product portfolio.

Commenting on his role, Matt Lyndon said: “I’m thrilled to be joining a company that is so well-known across the industry for engineering excellence and quality.

“I hope to use my experience to enhance our product portfolio and drive innovation and business growth in both the commercial and domestic sectors.

“I look forward to building on the company’s reputation as a market leader.”

CEO of the Stuart Turner Group Dominic Hill added: “We are delighted to welcome Karl and Matt to our leadership team.

“Both bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will be invaluable as we look to the future. Karl’s experience in finance and strategy will help drive our operational improvements and explore new opportunities for growth, while Matt’s leadership in engineering will ensure we remain at the forefront of product quality and innovation.

“I look forward to working closely with them both.”

It follows on from the appointment of divisional manager director John Blackburn and product manager Mark Ayckbourn.