Jerba Campervans has brought in a new managing director after a four-month search process.
Paul Kimberlin has moved back to the UK from Canada to take the role, succeeding co-founder Simon Poole, who moves to chair at the North Berwick firm, which specialises in bespoke VW Transporter conversions.
His experience has been gained from leadership roles in construction and engineering businesses, most recently managing director of DY Concrete Pumps in Calgary, and prior to that with Mecalac, Putzmeister and Lafarge.
“I already knew quite a lot about Jerba before my interview, but the more I found out about the business, the more excited I was to join,” said Kimberlin. “The team is fantastic and have welcomed me with open arms, eagerly imparting their knowledge so that I have been able to get up to speed quickly – they are a really friendly team, but entirely focused and passionate about the business as well which is great to see.”
He grew up in West Leicestershire and relocated to Canada for four years to work with DY Concrete Pumps.
“The company already has a lot of great ideas and products lined up for the future which I am looking forward to help developing,” Kimberlin continued. “One of the main projects we will be working towards is utilising the new range of electric vehicles from VW, and the integration of more environmentally-friendly processes and materials in our design for these vans.”
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