Coillte Panel Products has appointed Joanna Smith as the new marketing manager for the UK and Continental Europe.

Ms Smith joins Coillte Panel Products from leading British heating, ventilation and air conditioning manufacturer Vent-Axia, where she was the marketing services manager responsible for raising the profile of the brand and developing, co-ordinating and managing strategic integrated marketing activities across the company’s product range.

She will manage Coillte Panel Products marketing team at the company’s office in Dartford, Kent.

“As the company launches several new products and variations as a result of our continual focus on innovation, Joanna’s appointment comes at an exciting time,” said sales and marketing director Andrew Macdonald.