Doncaster-based supplier of DIY, garden, housewares and safety products Centurion Europe has announced the appointments of Leo Bryant and Matt Sagar as new area sales managers.

Leo Bryant will be responsible for the South West region. Leo (pictured left) joins Centurion after working with brands including RB UK/Eliza Tinsley, Abru and Werner. Leo has worked in the industry for over 30 years and previous roles include group national account manager, head of retail sales and UK & Ireland key account manager.

Leo commented: “I’m most looking forward to meeting new and prospective customers across all sector, with a view to supporting them along with our excellent customer care team to get the most from Centurions vast and competitive product ranges.”

Matt (pictured right) takes over responsibility for the West Midlands/North Wales regions. He has extensive knowledge of sales and merchandising and will work with customers to identify products, display them effectively in-store with a range of centurion merchandising options, and ultimately work with customers to increase their turnover and profits.

He said: “Centurion is a forward thinking, fast-moving company with big plans for the future. I’m excited to see how I can help push everyone, both Centurion and our customers, to reach their full potential, primarily increasing retail sales.

“I’m really looking forward to working with such a responsive, passionate team of people at Centurion and I’m positive we can show customers the benefits of stocking brands like Mellerud, PestClear, URFIC, Andersons, Warmseal, Powerlines, as well as our own Centurion branded pre-packed hardware and ironmongery.”