Paul Jones, FCMI, has joined BLC Leather Technology Centre as business development manager. He will support the testing team and help to develop long-term relationships with major retailers and suppliers. In addition, he will manage the Leathermark Registration Scheme and a range of other key business areas.
For the past seven years Jones was employed by Fastech International and latterly Intertek Labtest plc as business development director. He brings with him a wealth of experience of the UK retail sector, its supply chain and technical requirements.
His strategic and operational skills and experience in a fast-moving, retail-led environment will complement the existing technical competence at BLC and further enhance the delivery of customer satisfaction.