KEN Wales has been promoted to the role of divisional director of McConnell’s specialist roofing and painting division.
He has been with the Kilmarnock-headquartered business since 2010, initially as general manager and most recently as head of business development.
McConnell explained he has ‘vast experience’ in all aspects of flat roofing, traditional pitched roofing and specialist paint coatings.
Eamonn McGarvey, MD of HLS McConnell, said, “Ken’s promotion is well deserved and recognises the major contribution he has made to our business success over many years. Ken’s appointment as divisional director is an important step forward for our business. It is key that we recognise the talent within McConnell’s, and that we develop the knowledge, experience and drive that Ken has displayed for the benefit of our valued clients.
“Under Ken’s leadership, we can continue to improve, grow and reach new levels of success in our specialist roofing and painting division.”
Ken Wales added, “I’m delighted to take up this role, which gives me greater responsibility for shaping the future of our largest in-house delivered market sector. I have a great team at McConnell and I want to bring about further improvements to a business which has been synonymous with success over 90 plus years.”