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Eagleton and Ives in new Fujitsu director roles

COO Ian Carroll (centre) flanked by Stuart Eagleton (left) and Martyn Ives

UK: Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK has announced two key changes to its senior management team, with Martyn Ives promoted to commercial director and Stuart Eagleton appointed sales director.

Ives has spent almost 30 years with Fujitsu, including 14 years as technical manager before stepping up to become distribution sales & technical services director in 2021.

Eagleton has spent the past 10 years at Fujitsu, most recently heading up applied sales, key accounts. He joined from former Fujitsu distributor Wave Air Conditioning and previously had a 10-year spell at Wolseley, in branch manager, regional manager and external sales roles.

“Martyn and Stuart have been instrumental in building the business, and their promotions are richly deserved,” commented COO Ian Carroll.

“With a strong team supporting them and exciting new products on the horizon, we are well placed to make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead,” he added.

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