JDP (John Davidson Pipes) has announced the appointment of Paul Harrod-Welch as the new JDP Network Manager for the South-Eastern region.

With over five years’ experience in the merchant sector, Harrod-Welch brings with him a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to the company's operations.

In his new role, he will lead efforts to enhance sales performance and customer experience at JDP branches across the South-Eastern region. He aims to work closely with the JDP Branch Managers to boost colleague engagement and performance, addressing key insights from a recent JDP research survey to enhance workplace productivity.

Harrod-Welch joins JDP from plumbing and heating merchant, Williams, where he was a Branch Support Manager – a role that equipped him with the management and team leadership skills necessary to make significant contributions to JDP. 

Speaking about his new role, Harrod-Welch said: "I am excited to join JDP and contribute to its continued success. The company's values and its ambitious plans for the future resonate with my own vision for growth and excellence. I look forward to working with the team to achieve our goals and set new benchmarks in the industry.

“I truly believe in the limitless potential of JDP, with both the company's great leadership and ambitious growth plans, key factors that attracted me to the role.”