Richard Cockett new GAP Business Development Manager

Leading home improvement stockist GAP has employed a familiar industry face to oversee its expansion plans in the South. Richard Cockett, who has 18 years experience in the building supplies industry having worked at Omnico and SIG, has joined GAP as Business Development Manager.

Richard is currently focused on establishing the GAP and Rockdoor brand in Southern England. His first role will be to oversee the opening of a new 22,000 sq ft warehouse and trade counter in Hemel Hempstead, which will act as GAP’s Southern hub providing a platform for further expansion.

Richard says: “GAP is a very professional outfit with a complete and unparalleled commitment to its customers, stock holding capacity and enthusiasm for the industry. I am looking forward to working with such a forward thinking company, which is set to make a considerable impact in the Southern territories.

GAP’s Joint Managing Director Charles Greensmith comments: “Timing considerations played a fundamental role in our expansion plans for 2009. Whilst we appreciate that the market is experiencing difficulties, we felt the time was right to make our move. Faith in the team we have put in place, together with the GAP brand and business model will, we feel, prove successful. Richard’s wealth of experience makes him the ideal person for this significant role, and we’re delighted that he’s joined the GAP team. 2009 will continue to see many bold moves made by GAP, to continue to serve and expand its customer base across the UK.”

Image caption: GAP’s Business Development Manager Richard Cockett

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