Covers Timber and Builders Merchants has appointed Philip Walford as its new Commercial Director.

With 13 years of industry experience, Mr Walford has spent the past five years working as Senior Category Manager at Grafton Merchanting.

Based at the company's headquarters in Chichester, West Sussex, Mr Walford will be overseeing Covers' procurement team and reviewing commercial, product, price and supplier strategy and engaging with major stakeholders to fulfil growth objectives and support the company's network of depots across the south of England.


Speaking on his new appointment, he said: "I am delighted to be working for Covers – a company that is not only established, but has an enviable reputation with both merchants and suppliers alike.

"I am very much looking forward to supporting and developing the company's commercial strategy to ensure that we remain competitive and continue to adapt to the ever evolving marketplace so that we can capitalise on Covers' existing success."

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