QBM, a leading supplier of flat roofing systems, has announced the appointment of Des Stapleton as Roofing and Technical Consultant.

In this role, his responsibilities will include providing expert guidance to commercial property owners and managers on the design, installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of flat roofing systems roofs and supporting the business’s ambitious growth strategy within Ireland.

Des brings over 30 years of construction and roofing industry expertise to this new role.  Prior to joining QBM, Des held various management levels roles in the supply chain industry for roofing materials along with commercial and technical sales roles with major suppliers. Most recently Des has worked with well-known clients in Ireland as an independent roofing consultant.

David Butler, Managing Director at QBM, said: “Welcoming Des as our new roofing and technical consultant will be hugely beneficial to our business, his wealth of industry experience and longevity in the industry will enable us to reach a wider audience and increase our market share in Ireland. We are excited to have Des on board and the wealth of expertise he can bring to the Irish division of our business.”

This newly created role at QBM will see Des develop and oversee QBM’s customer relationship management, increase awareness of the QBM brand within Ireland, and support and assist QBM’s existing and new client base with the correct roofing system for their project, alongside working with the senior leadership team to enter new markets and introduce new products to QBM’s target audience.

Des’s arrival follows a series of senior appointments in QBM over the past twelve months, including the appointment of Fabian Emig as General Office and Export Manager, William Burgoyne as Technical Sales & Training Manager, and Noreena Hannigan as Finance & Operations Manager.

Des Stapleton, Roofing and Technical Consultant said: “This is a hugely exciting time for QBM, and the role offers a unique opportunity to build a robust customer database and procedures for QBM’s business that is centred around innovation, collaboration, and changing the roofing industry for the better. As the company grows, maintaining and developing new industry relationships is critical to QBM’s success, and showcasing the range of high-quality innovative roofing solutions we have to offer is essential.”

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