Fiskars' new team set to boost brands

摘要

The appointment of Ian Mac-Queen as managing director of Fiskars Brands UK Limited heralds the beginning of a stronger retail focus for the Wilkinson Sword and Sankey garden products brands in the UK, says the company. Ian MacQueen has been a director of a number of retailing companies including Bensons for Beds, Great Mills, Bay 6 and Meyer Specialist Products. He brings his retailing credentials to Fiskars with the specific objective of capitalising on the potential for synergy between the two brands. He is also responsible for Kitchen Devils and Craft. Andrew Smith (left) is promoted to head of sales and marketing for Fiskars Brands UK, adding Sankey to his existing Wilkinson Sword, Kitchen Devils and Craft portfolio. Andrew has been with the company for seven years.