New head of public health at Baxi

James Matthews has been appointed as the new Head of Public Health at Baxi, where he will lead the company’s technical specification and sales team in supplying energy-efficient low-carbon hot water solutions.

Matthews joins the heating and hot water business with a wealth of experience gained from previous roles within the construction industry, most recently as Business Development Director at Polypipe.

Experts in hot water systems and renewable/LZC technologies, Baxi’s Public Health team assists public health and mechanical engineers, contractors and commercial end-users in achieving the best solutions for every commercial hot water application.

Speaking about his new role, Matthews said: “This is an exciting time to be joining Baxi, given the increasing focus on decarbonising heating and hot water in buildings. From specification to supply and commissioning, I am looking forward to leading my team in providing the best solutions and technical support for our existing and new customers as they transition to a low/zero carbon future.”

Rob Erwood, Commercial Sales and Specification Director at Baxi, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome James as our new Head of Public Health, working alongside Anne Wraith, our Head of Building Services, and Michelle Wright, our Head of Key Accounts. Commercial hot water generation is a vital service with unique challenges and opportunities, and James’s appointment reflects our commitment to providing exceptional support for our customers in this sector.”

Baxi is part of the €2.2bn-turnover BDR Thermea Group, one of the three largest producers of heating appliances worldwide.