Tyman plc, the parent company of home security and fenestration component provider ERA, has announced the appointment of Helen Downer as its UK and Ireland President.

Replacing Darren Waters from 1st April 2021, Downer will be responsible for leading ERA’s continued growth across the fenestration, distribution, specification and consumer markets with the support and investment of Tyman plc.

With extensive experience of commercial roles and senior management in the building materials and home improvement sectors, combined with a proven track record of driving transformation, Downer joined ERA in 2019 as Commercial Director.

Over the last two years, she has played a significant role in helping ERA build on its established position as provider of hardware and smart security solutions, and will aim to ensure its continued success.

Commenting on her new role, Downer said: “We have an amazing team of people in our business and across Tyman and this is an extremely exciting time as we continue to invest in key areas to further enhance our product quality, innovation programme and service excellence.

“I’m looking forward to working with the team, building on the substantial success that Darren has achieved over the last nine years, along with our valued customers to drive continued growth throughout the hardware and smart security sectors in 2021 and beyond.” 

Tyman UK and Ireland encompasses ERA Home Security, Zoo Hardware and Access 360 businesses.