After nine years at the helm of the Bristan Group, chief executive Jeremy Ling is leaving the business.

CEO of Bristan Group Jeremy Ling steps down

Darius Padler, vice president for Europe at parent company Masco Group, will take the reins as acting CEO while a replacement is found.

During his time as CEO, the Bristan Group has risen through the rankings of The Sunday Times 10o Best Companies to Work For, as a result of a business commitment to create a “great place to work.”

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Ling said: “After nine years working with this fantastic business, the time has come for me to move on to new challenges.

“I am immensely proud to have been part of the Bristan Group. During my time with the company, we have managed to increase shareholder value, win numerous customer service awards and build a wonderful culture, which has made Bristan Group a top 100 best company to work for.

“It has been a privilege to be a part of Bristan Group’s journey to become the market leader in taps and showers, a position which has been achieved by the design and engineering of products based on a true understanding of our customers.”

Masco vice president for Europe Darius Padler assumes interim CEO role

Darius Padler added: “I’d like to thank Jeremy for his enormous contribution to the success of Bristan Group over the last nine years.

“Both our Bristan and Heritage Bathrooms brands have thrived under his leadership, and his efforts to further enhance our company culture will leave a lasting legacy.

“Masco is committed to supporting Bristan Group and the UK market, and in my interim role as CEO I will be ensuring the continuation of the company’s outstanding reputation, in particular our extraordinary dedication to customer service.

“This is very much an evolving business with the customer at its heart, and we look forward to continued success, as we prepare ourselves for future growth.”