Kohler UK and Kohler Daryl Announce New Appointments for Sales and Hospitality Sector
January 2011

Kohler UK, a global leader in the manufacturer of exceptional bath and kitchen products, and Kohler Daryl, a Kohler UK company, are delighted to announce new appointments to both companies. These include: Leigh Leather as Business Director, Kohler UK and Kohler Daryl; Martin Mongan as new Commercial Manager, Kohler Daryl; Adrian Miller as National Specification Manager for hospitality sector, Kohler UK and Kohler Daryl, Robin Hughes as Key Account Manager for South East and London, Kohler UK and Christopher Rixton, Key Account Manager, Kohler UK Kitchen Category. As part of its mission to re-establish the company as the leader in ‘Design and Innovation’ in the premium shower enclosure and tray sector, Kohler Daryl will continue to remain as a separate brand supported by its own sales, marketing, product development and operations teams.

Leigh Leather, Business Director, Kohler UK and Kohler Daryl, will be overseeing both businesses, having been promoted from his position as Business Director Kohler UK. Leigh has more than a decade’s experience in the bath and sanitary fittings industry. Beginning his career with Kohler Mira Ltd., Leigh then joined Grohe UK moving in 2007 to become Regional Vice President Sales & Marketing for Southeast Asia & Pacific. Leigh rejoined Kohler UK as Business Director in 2009.

Martin Mongan, Commercial Manager, Kohler Daryl will be responsible for raising the commercial focus of the brand with new product development and launch activity. As part of his new role, he will be overseeing Kohler Daryl marketing and product development. Martin has spent the past eighteen months working at Kohler UK as part of a team that has shaped, defined and executed the brand and sales strategy, and will continue his responsibilities as National Sales Manager for Kohler UK. Martin brings a wealth of premium retail experience to the company, having worked at Jacuzzi UK for eight years where he undertook various sales and marketing roles before becoming Sales Director. Before then, Martin also worked in his family’s retail bathroom business.

Adrian Miller, National Specification Manager for the hospitality sector for both Kohler UK and Kohler Daryl, has joined the companies having previously worked at Dornbracht UK. Adrian became Head of Project Sales UK after spending the past five years in contract and specification roles. Prior to this, Adrian worked as Contracts Manager for eight years for one of the most respected premium retail and contract bathroom suppliers in London. Adrian will report directly to Martin Mongan and work closely with the Kohler UK and Kohler Daryl sales teams. Adrian’s focus will be to increase the project business of Kohler UK and Kohler Daryl amongst architects, interior designers, hotel owners and operators and luxury private developers.

Robin Hughes, Key Account Manager for South East & London, Kohler UK has joined the company following a ten-year career in the bathroom industry, the majority of which was spent with Utopia and included roles with Villeroy & Boch and Heritage. Robin’s responsibilities will include driving sales through Statement Showrooms in London via close liaison with Adrian Miller, National Specification Manager, to maximise specification sales through the brand’s selected partners.

Christopher Rixton, Key Account Manager, Kohler UK Kitchen Category, has joined Kohler UK following extensive sales and management experience at Axiom, UK with nearly four years business-to-business sales experience and over nine years experience in the retail market. The Kohler UK Kitchen category is expecting to expand in 2011 and Chris’ responsibilities will be focused on growth and sales in this sector.

ABOUT KOHLER

Kohler is a global leader in the manufacture of exceptional bath and kitchen products. Founded in 1873, the company is one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies. A heritage of making finely crafted bathrooms and sinks is a core element in everything Kohler does. Kohler has long been a pioneer of new styles, innovative technologies and colours that stand the test of time. Traditional materials and contemporary techniques are honed with the skill of the craftsman and the vision of the artist to ensure enduring designs and exceptional performance.

ABOUT DARYL

Daryl Showers, a Kohler UK company, design and manufacture innovative shower enclosures, shower doors, shower trays, bath screens and other showering products of exceptional quality and reliability. Daryl was established over forty-two years ago with the dedicated intent of providing the very best shower enclosures to the UK and beyond. Through a combination of hard work and a refusal to compromise, Daryl have built a reputation as solid as every component of every product they manufacture. Acquired in July 2005 by Kohler Mira Limited, a leading manufacturer in the showering market, Daryl continues to provide quality shower solutions to enhance any bathroom.

For further information please contact Murray Weir Willats on +44 (0) 20 7245 1066 or email kohler@murrayweirwillats.com or lauren@murrayweirwillats.com.