Jen Cassidy has officially assumed the role of CEO of the Bristan Group, following the retirement of Martin Mongan at the end of 2024, while Adam May joins as Chief Commercial Officer.
Jen joined the Bristan Group in 2021 as Chief Marketing Officer following a career that included senior roles with Wolseley, Kohler Mira and more latterly, Linn Products. Whilst at the Bristan Group she progressed to Chief Commercial Officer and was appointed as Deputy CEO following the announcement of the retirement of Martin Mongan in June 2024.
Jen said: “I’m honoured, excited and grateful to have the opportunity to lead this incredible business. I’ve respected this organisation and the people in it since the day I joined. I am so proud of everything we have achieved and believe there is still so much more to come.
“I also want to say a personal thank you to Martin for his leadership, guidance and friendship both in my time at the Bristan Group and over a long-shared history. I am confident in our strategy and team, and I look forward to all we will accomplish together in the future.”
Jai Shah, Group President, Plumbing Products at Masco Corporation, the parent company of the Bristan Group, added: “Since joining the Bristan Group, Jen has been instrumental in providing leadership across a broad range of functional areas, from brand and channel marketing to product design and management, sales, customer service, IT, and PMO.
“Her ability to effectively lead and inspire cross-functional teams has consistently resulted in improved team performance and business outcomes. Her demonstrated focus on leadership and aligning teams around common goals to deliver impact has uniquely set her apart and will be key to continuing the success of the Bristan Group in the future.”
Concurrent with this change, Adam May has joined the Executive Board as Chief Commercial Officer from Wolseley UK where he was Group Commercial Director. He will focus on the “industry-leading service the Bristan Group has become known for as well as new product development in a drive to maintain Bristan’s leading position in the UK Tap and Showering market.”
Adam stated: “The Bristan Group is a market leading organisation with strong brands that are both respected and valued by partners, installers and consumers alike, so when the opportunity arose to join the business, I didn’t hesitate. I am honored to join a group of such talented individuals, and I look forward to building on the strong foundation that is in place while driving continued growth in an ever-changing landscape.”
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