Pilkington UK has appointed Leo Pyrah as head of commercial, along with two additional hires in its specifications team.
Leo, who was previously the groupβs marketing and VA manager, will lead the architectural glass unitβs commercial strategy while overseeing teams including sales, customer and technical advisory services, business development and marketing. Heβll report directly to managing director Neil Syder.
With Leoβs appointment also comes the appointment of Paul Shipley as head of stock sales, while former specification sales manager Jason Eggerton now becomes national business development manager.
Meanwhile, Bea Roberts and Arne De Ceapog have been appointed to two newly created specification sales manager positions focused on managing relationships with architects, faΓ§ade fabricators and main contractors.
Leo Pyrah said:βItβs an exciting time to be leading our commercial team and Paul, Jason, and I are looking forward to the opportunities ahead. Major forces like climate change and the need to decarbonise are shaping the future of the industry, driving innovations like Pilkington Mirai β the lowest carbon architectural glass available on the market.
βStrengthening our offering even further is the expansion of our specification team. The knowledge and experience that Bea and Arne bring to the team will deepen Pilkington UKβs relationships with architects across the country to help connect customers with major projects and growth opportunities. Their expertise strengthens our position as the go-to glass expert for architects and specifiers, while theyβll help to solve building design challenges with the help of value-added, high-performance glass.β
Neil Syder said: βLeoβs wealth of experience, accrued over nearly two decades, will be invaluable in driving sustainable growth alongside our customers. His longstanding service is also testament to our commitment as an employer to invest in people, with Leo originally joining the business as a graduate in 2007.
βThrough enhancing our teamβs capabilities, we are better positioned to support with innovative solutions and an exceptional service – ensuring we can meet the evolving needs of the market.β