Simon Dickinson and Mark Walker have joined IBC with responsibility for the Midlands, Wales, North & Scotland regions, and the South region, respectively.

Both have extensive experience in the building materials sector. Walker (right) has previously worked for companies including Parker Merchanting and Buildbase, while Dickinson (left) has held Sales Manager roles at Fakro GB, PPG Architectural Coatings and Hunter Plastics.

Walker said: “Becoming part of the IBC team is an exciting new stage in my career. Having spent more than 30 years in the industry, I am looking forward to working with the IBC members and suppliers to strengthen their partnerships and use my vast and varied knowledge of the building supplies industry.”

Dickinson added: “Joining IBC is a great opportunity for me to help develop the IBC Group, having worked mainly in the supplier sector for the last 20 years. I am looking forward to meeting all our members and working with our market-leading suppliers to strengthen their partnerships.”

Divisional Account Manager Ross Travers will now be responsible for the Inner London region.

Commenting on the new appointments, Commercial Director Paul Read said: “Mark and Simon are both terrific additions to the IBC team, bringing with them a wealth of experience of the building materials industry. Their appointment is testament to how quickly IBC is growing, and we are looking forward to working with them to further strengthen our offering for our members and 100+ suppliers alike.”