Masons Timber Products head of operations Paul Steenberg is retiring after more than 40 years of service to the Nottingham-based timber manufacturer. 

The bathroom accessories manufacturer has announced the appointment of Dominick McHarg, who joins the Hampshire-based company as retail commercial manager. 

A longstanding employee at the shower specialists swam a mile in the British Gas Great Manchester Swim to raise more than £1,500 for a hospital ward very close to his heart. 

B&Q's parent company will welcome current Vodafone Plc chief financial officer Karen Witts as its new group finance director. She will take up the role and join the main board during October 2012. 

Adhesive and sealant supplier appoints Richard Howells to the newly created post, demonstrating its commitment to developing sustainable practice as a core element of its business. 

Carl Kammerling International has boosted its senior management credentials after appointing a new head of marketing. 

Bents Garden & Home raised a glass to its 10+ club at a recent event, which saw four new members join the group of workers with more than a decade of experience with the Warrington-based garden centre. 

The distributor has promoted Debi Miller to customer services director, with the responsibility of driving forward the company's reputable record of customer relations, problem resolution and customer satisfaction. 

Neil Pudsey will now be heading up an expanding purchasing team at the distributor. 

The specialist solar products company has appointed Rachel Jackson as sales administrator with responsibility for garden centres and independent business in the UK.