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Senior figure at Midlands based online retailer becomes Chief Digital Officer

A senior figure at the UK’s leading online flooring retailer has moved into a new role. Josh Ashby has become UK Flooring Direct’s Chief Digital Officer, having previously held the role of Chief Commercial Officer.

The move reflects the company’s increasing investment in digital technology as it continues to expand at a rapid pace. In the past few months, UK Flooring Direct, which has its headquarters in Hinckley, Leicestershire, has opened a further 54,000 sq ft office and warehouse in Coventry, grown to nearly 200 employs and received funding of £8 million from BGF.

The firm, which supplies quality own-brand wood, laminate, and vinyl flooring direct to consumers and trade, has also strengthened its senior management team with a series of appointments and promotions, which enabled Josh, who is now in his 14th year with the business, to move into the new role.

He will now oversee the company’s annual investment into digital enhancement, which will rise to £2.5 million this year, as it strives further continued expansion.

He said: “I am excited to move into this new role and it has only been made possible by the fact that we have brought in so much incredible experience and talent to the senior management team.

“We have a solid foundation in this area as we are a digitally native E-commerce business but consumer demands are moving faster than ever before and this is stimulating opportunities for us to capitalise. By moving into this new, dedicated role we can ensure we maximise all the opportunities in front of us.

“We will work with partners to help develop new digital tools but I am also looking to bring in more people in skilled roles to support the growth of this side of the business. “Digital technology moves so quickly that, if you stand still, you end falling further and further behind.

“This move and our ongoing investment shows our determination to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to digital and, ultimately, that helps us to grow our customer base and give them the outstanding service that we pride ourselves on.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Matt Joyce .