UK manufacturer Baxi Heating has announced the appointment of Karen Boswell as managing director of Baxi Heating UK and Ireland.
Karen joins from Hitachi Rail. A company statement said she has a strong focus on business improvement and accelerating growth, is passionate about equality, diversity and inclusion and has extensive experience in manufacturing, supply chain and customer service.
She said: “In a world where everyone has something to gain by living and working for a sustainable future, I am thrilled to be joining at this most crucial time.
“Baxi Heating has some of the best known and respected brands in the market, and people who are passionate and successful in delivering for customers. It is well placed to build on its core solutions with new sustainable technologies.
“I look forward to leading the business through the exciting next phase of its story.”
Karen will replace David Pinder, who is retiring from Baxi Heating. He said: “I have very much enjoyed my time at Baxi Heating and there have been many highlights along the way, such as celebrating our 150th anniversary and developing the new hydrogen boiler.
“I am extremely proud of the way our people have built up the business with the right principles and the right values. Baxi Heating is in great shape, and I know I am leaving it in capable hands.”