HPP is delighted to welcome David Round to the team as its new Business Development Manager. With more than 30 years of experience across manufacturing, sales support and business development, David has built an impressive career in the KBB industry and brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role.
A career built from the factory floor up
David's journey in the KBB industry began when he was just 19 years old, working on the factory floor at Haden Design.
"I've been in the kitchen industry for 32 years now," he says. "I started out building cabinets and operating machinery before moving into CNC manufacturing."
After gaining hands-on manufacturing experience, David continued developing his skills at PM Products before joining Bowood Cabinets, later known as XY Made. It was there that his career took a new direction as he moved into an office-based role, processing orders, supporting customers and working closely with the sales team.
His next move saw him spend 16 years at Getley UK, where he progressed through a variety of departments including sales order processing, CAD, transport and outbound sales.
"Working across so many different areas has given me a great understanding of the industry, from manufacturing right through to customer-facing sales."
"I'm really looking forward to meeting all of our existing customers, reconnecting with familiar faces and building relationships with new ones across the region. It's an exciting opportunity, and I believe there's a bright future ahead for both me and HPP."
