Mr Knowles, who succeeds Alex Stephens, has a wealth of senior management and international experience having previously worked with Kellogg’s for over 25 years.

TIMCO has been rapidly expanding and is now a one-stop-shop for over 4,500 independent merchants across the UK and Ireland, supplying over 8,000 essential products that trade professionals rely on every day.

Simon Midwood, MD at TIMCO, said: “We are delighted to welcome Philip to the TIMCO family in our 50th anniversary year. His appointment continues the excellent work by Alex and further strengthens the Finance Department during this exciting period for TIMCO. Philip’s background and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to grow the business and fulfil our pledge to be a one stop shop for those in the construction and industrial sectors.”

Philip Knowles said: “I am very excited to be joining the team. I look forward to helping drive the next phase of the company’s growth which includes the continued expansion of the range of products and services we offer and the continued commitment to offering first class customer service.”