DART Tool Group has named Matt Cope as its new Business Development Manager and Evelyn Gascoyne as its new Marketing Manager.

Cope, with over 30 years of experience in electrical distribution, brings extensive industry knowledge from roles spanning Area Sales Manager at Dorman Smith Switchgear and UK & Ireland Sales Manager at IDE Electric. In his new position, he will support account management, develop customer partnerships, deliver product training, and drive new commercial opportunities across key markets. 

Commenting on his appointment, he said: “People buy from people, and my experience in this industry has taught me what truly motivates customers. From the moment I joined, the team made me feel part of something special. I’m excited to bring my experience to DART and help drive the next phase of growth.”

Gascoyne brings expertise in communications, SEO content strategy, brand development, and inbound marketing. Her background spans higher education, professional services, and digital marketing, positioning her to lead the development of insight-driven marketing strategies that elevate brand visibility and support customer-centric growth. 

Reflecting on her appointment, she commented: “The marketing landscape is evolving faster than ever, and DART has the vision and momentum to stay ahead of that change. The team has been incredibly welcoming, and I’m excited to build insight-led strategies that support smarter, more impactful growth.”

Reacting to the expansion of the team, Matthew Wilkin, Sales and Marketing Director at DART Tool Group, added: “We are thrilled to welcome Matt and Evelyn to our team. These appointments reflect our commitment to investing in the expertise needed to support our ambitious growth plans as we build on last year’s success. 

“Matt’s extensive electrical industry experience and customer-first mindset align strongly with our focus on strengthening our presence in this sector over the year ahead, while Evelyn’s strategic, insight-led marketing approach will play a key role in elevating the DART brand and supporting continued commercial growth.”