Methven has announced the appointments of Catherine Seville-Clare as the Head of UK Marketing, and Chris Billingham as Methven’s new Innovation Programme Manager.

Combining over 50 years’ experience in the bathroom and kitchen industries between themselves, Billingham will be responsible for managing the development of latest product innovations, while Seville-Clare will be developing marketing strategies for both the consumer and commercial markets.

Following an extensive career in senior brand, marketing and product management positions for Jacuzzi, Twyford, PJH, and most recently JLA Group, Seville-Clare will lead the strategic implementation of Methven’s online and offline marketing activities.

Seville-Clare said: “Methven is synonymous throughout the industry for delivering unrivalled product quality and efficiency. I am delighted to have the opportunity to work closely with the team to utilise my knowledge and deliver effective strategies across both the Methven and Deva brands. I look forward to a successful and busy year ahead.”

Billingham joins the business after developing products for brands such as Mira, Rada, Kohler and Vax. Specialising in improving time to market, product flexibility and the enhancement of customer experience, he will be working as part of Methven’s cross functional UK team alongside Methven in New Zealand and GWA Group in Australia.

Billingham said: “It’s fantastic to be assisting the sustained growth of the business through the development of innovative new solutions. I am driven by developing products that add meaningful value to customers, which is an ethos that lies at the very core of Methven’s beliefs. I look forward to a longstanding relationship with the team as we continue to push the boundaries of product innovation throughout the industry.”

Martin Walker, CEO at Methven, said: “Catherine and Chris join the business at an extremely exciting time for Methven UK. Their appointments will accelerate our continued growth throughout the UK and Ireland.

“This year we will be launching a dedicated portfolio of taps and showering solutions that will provide our customers with the highest standards in form, function and finish, and both Catherine and Chris will play an integral role in introducing these products to our core markets.”