We are delighted to announce that they have recently made two new senior appointments. These new appointments see Sharon Taylor take on the Business Development Manager role and Zena Banister is the new Purchasing Manager.

The appointments come as part of larger re-structuring and development plans for the Leyland based company. Investment in the development of new ranges includes a comprehensive workwear offering, and the recent launch of a new ecommerce hygiene and workwear website, which allows customers old and new to purchase products online and set up trade accounts to gain greater savings.

Sharon has over 10 years’ experience working within business development across a wide variety of industries. Whether on the phone or in face-to-face meetings Sharon has been able to build strong, long-lasting customer relationships due to her ability to connect with customers and her willingness to go the extra mile.

Sharon commented, “I’m very excited to be joining Lixall. I enjoy building relationships with the customers and the whole experience of communicating with them. I have always been interested in customer service and have made sure that in any role I have been in, the customer comes first. To be able to increase sales while looking after the customers best interests is a great feeling, and it is appreciated by the customer, helping to build customer loyalty, it’s much more than just selling”.

Nick Atkinson, ASG Managing Director commented, ”It’s great to have someone with Sharon’s experience and qualities on board. She has a proven track record and is a great fit for the team. With Sharon’s knowledge and dedication we look forward to building our customer base across existing and new markets”.

Zena Banister joins Lixall with over 16 years’ experience working within the procurement field, primarily within the construction sector but more recently purchasing roles which included importing and exporting of products and completing a Supply Chain Management training course.
Zena commented, “This is a great opportunity for me to join a fantastic team and business with a real vision for its future, it’s exciting to be part of something which is growing and developing. I’m looking forward to making full use of my knowledge and experience and to bringing new ideas to the table”.

Nick Atkinson, ASG commented, “Zena is a real asset to the company, her enthusiasm and depth of knowledge regarding purchasing, manufacturing, and the sourcing of new products, is a real boost to the team”.

Nick continued, “Both Sharon and Zena have been carefully selected for their experience in their given fields, but one thing they share is their enthusiasm and a diligent approach to any given task. They’ve made an immediate and positive impression fitting in to a hard-working team, that puts our customers first. Sharon and Zena will go a long way to helping us achieve the ultimate goal of growing and developing the business”.

Left to right: Sharon Taylor & Zena Banister