Talasey has appointed Lisa Young to the newly created role of Managing Director.

Young brings more than ten years’ experience in the merchant industry, having previously had a five-year spell as Commercial Director at Jewson, and, most recently, serving as European Group Category Director at Stark Group.

Speaking about taking the helm of the North Lincolnshire-based company, Young said that she has charted the rise of Talasey over the last decade and has been very impressed with the way the company has grown with the expansion of its brands, including Natural Paving, Vitripiazza, Piranha, Pavetuf and Luxigraze. She said she is looking forward to the challenge of maximising Talasey’s potential.

“In my ten years in the merchant sector, I’ve been full of admiration for the way in which Talasey has gone about its business as a supplier that goes above and beyond to support its merchant customers. Talasey’s approach has paid dividends in terms of achieving strong and sustained growth,” said Young.

“I am delighted to have been given the opportunity to become Managing Director and am excited by the vision and the scale of ambition that the business has to continue its growth”

Young will oversee the day-to-day operations for the business – which has a 100-strong team and last year celebrated its 20th anniversary – and will work closely with Talasey founder and CEO Mark Wall to shape and deliver the strategy for the business moving forward.

Mark Wall said: “Lisa’s appointment marks another significant step in strengthening our Senior Leadership Team. Her extensive experience and strategic insight will enhance our operational capacity and provide valuable support as we continue to grow and evolve over the coming years.”