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19 May 2021

Pelsis Group expands Edialux Professional team

PRESS RELEASE

Following news of the recent acquisitions of Edialux France and US based Bird-B-Gone, Pelsis Group has made four new staff appointments. 

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The new appointments are part of the company's international growth strategy. The new Pelsis team members are:

  • Former BPCA President, Tom Holmes, returns to the business as Head of Pro-Pest Development
  • Elizabeth Diaz joins from Chubb Fire and Security as Pro-Pest Sales Manager
  • John Stewart previously with Adept Pest Control
  • Sophie Thorogood previously with Rentokil join as Technical Training Managers.

Additionally, Zita Ingen-Housz, Edialux Professional Brand manager has been promoted to the role of Channel Manager – Professional Products (Edialux).

Speaking on the new hires, Pelsis chief operating officer Cahal McQuillan said:

"In line with our strategy, we will continue to invest in our staff, growing and developing a team of industry experts so that we can further support our customers with best in class products, technical advice, training and general customer service.

"We welcome the new team members to the business."

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Source: Pelsis press release

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