Burgess Furniture announced recently that Jeremy Burgess has now taken the duties of Chairman of the Company, whilst Craig Kent, Production and Engineering Director, has been appointed as the new Managing Director.
Burgess Furniture is excited to announce the appointment of Craig Kent as global Managing Director. Craig, with his strong management team will assume full responsibility for Burgess Furniture's global operations and play a significant role in achieving the company's goals as it strives to become the premier provider of hospitality contract furniture.
Over the last twenty years Craig has worked through various roles and lead innovation within the organisation. Craig has a passion for engineering, process improvement, and specifically for Burgess Furniture Ltd. He takes on this role at a key point in the company’s growth, and just as the hospitality industry as a whole works hard to counteract the effects of the recent pandemic.
Burgess Furniture's previous Managing Director, Jeremy Burgess, said: "I am delighted that Craig Kent will take over the role as Managing Director. Our company has greatly benefited from Craig's drive for improvements, and his incredibly strong knowledge and experience will prove vital as we continue to develop contemporary furniture solutions for our clients."
The new Managing Director remarked, "I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to lead such an exceptional team and expand our position as a world-leading manufacturer of contract furniture."