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FINISHES and Interiors Sector (FIS), the representative body for the UK finishes and interiors sector, has appointed Damian Hill to the new role of technical projects manager, following the retirement of technical director Joe Cilia.
Damian Hill, who has over 30 years of experience in the interiors sector, will assume responsibilities including managing technical projects, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance and update technical resources, and ensuring that FIS continues to deliver ‘high-quality’ technical guidance, training, and support for the sector.
Jim Parlour has been promoted to head of technical, progressing from his previous position as technical and vetting manager. FIS said these changes form part of the organisation’s commitment to evolve and expand its technical support services for the £10 billion finishes and interiors industry.
“I am absolutely delighted to be joining FIS and look forward to working with the exceptionally talented team and all members of this amazing sector,” said Damian Hill. “Having spent 30 years within the interiors industry, I am excited to bring my knowledge, experience, and passion to continue the great work FIS does for its members in promoting quality, collaboration, innovation, safety, and best practice.”
Hill’s background includes 24 years at SIG, where he held various roles across sales, business development, and training in core interior products. Most recently, as Ocula Partitions technical and training manager since 2018, he has overseen product development, performance testing and certification, compliance, and systems training. Hill has also been an active member of the FIS partitions and pods working group.
Jim Parlour, head of technical at FIS, added, “Damian brings a wealth of experience as a technical communicator, having provided functional training to hundreds of staff in all interior construction product disciplines. We are looking forward to accelerating our development of the FIS e-learning platform, advancing competence standards for estimating, procurement, and design functions, as well as receiving project management support for all our technical activities and membership vetting efforts.”