Wolseley: Jones heads up new Lightside management team

Wolseley, the plumbing, heating and building materials distributor, has created a new management structure for its lightside products.

Led by Keith Jones, a single management team will now run the various plumbing and heating businesses:

• Plumb Center
• Parts Center
• William Wilson
• BCG
• Unifix
• Bathstore

Jones will find himself busy as he is expected to take on the new role of managing director for UK Lightside in addition to his existing post as md for Central and Eastern Europe.

There is no build-up period – Jones has been told the change will take place with immediate effect.

Rob Marchbank, md of Wolseley UK, said: “Plumb Center accounts for nearly one third of Wolseley UK’s turnover. Despite challenging market conditions, Plumb Center and Parts Center are having one of the most successful years in their trading history.

“Keith will aim to build on this platform. The creation of the Lightside management structure will also ensure we utilise the best practices across our businesses.”