Chemex Strengthens Head Office Team

The Franchise Magazine:

Cleaning and hygiene specialist Chemex International is strengthening its management team as part of its continuing expansion. The company has appointed James Trahearn and Ron Hutton (pictured (L-R) above) as a Non-Executive Director and Sales Director respecitively, while an additional Non-Executive Director with extensive chemical and hygiene industry experience is being sought to add further impetus to the organisation.

James Trahearn comes from a background in corporate finance and business development and will offer a seasoned view in developing successful structures within business. Ron Hutton has a successful track record in the franchise industry and was formerly head of franchisee recruitment at Rainbow International. Ron joins the group to head up sales both in franchising and national accounts.

“The business continues to grow despite the doom and gloom of the credit crunch and the uncertain economic climate,” says Chemex Director Sean Derrig. “Our franchisees are experiencing strong sales in the first quarter of 2008 and in some cases record sales are being achieved. We are continuing to launch innovative and relevant products and this is stimulating an increasing demand for our services.