Housewares supplier DKB, which owns the William Levene and Cole & Mason brands, has appointed Huw Buckle as sales director. He joined the company on January 2.
Mr Buckle joins from white good company Beko and has previously held roles with Black & Decker, Mira, Kohler and Croydex.

He replaces Glenn Meek as sales director, who is leaving the company after three years to set up his own business in the property market.