Lakes has welcomed Marten Baker as its new Head of Product Development.

In an appointment described as ‘a huge positive step’ by Lakes management, Baker will work alongside the Tewkesbury-based Project and Design Engineering and Leadership teams to look at developing the company's product range across the short, medium and long term.

Baker brings almost four decades of market experience and product knowledge to the table.

Lakes Managing Director, Mike Gahir, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Marten on board.

“His appointment is a huge positive step for us – the future of the market is very exciting, and Marten’s experience and skills mean is the perfect person to guide our product direction going forward.

“This is not only great news for our team, who are all excited to work alongside Marten, but for our customers too, who will benefit from his vision and expertise reflected in our product range moving forward.

“Marten will also be pivotal in helping drive the Lakes brand forward across all our sales channels.”

Speaking on his appointment, Baker said: “It’s been an incredible time for me settling in at Lakes, the people here are so wonderful, helpful, knowledgeable and have a genuine passion for all matters Lakes and showering.

“The role and company culture tick all the boxes for me at this stage of my career.

“Lakes has a fantastic reputation and has done for some time now. I am confident of helping build on that and look forward to working alongside the whole team to do just that.”