Stiebel Eltron has appointed John Felgate as its new Managing Director for the UK and Ireland. With 25 years of experience in building services manufacturing, Felgate has grown Stiebel Eltron's presence in the renewable heating market. He has also served as Chairman of the Domestic Heat Pump Association and the Electric Space and Water Heating group at BEAMA.

Heinz-Werner Schmidt Managing Director for Sales and Marketing at the Stiebel Eltron Group, said: "John’s appointment means a seamless transition to our new leadership is ensured.