Andy Cherry has been appointed decorative business manager for independent East Anglian builders merchant Kent Blaxill.

He began his career in the decorating sector as a van driver, the becoming a Dulux regional manager for Wales, the Midlands and Northern Ireland. He then set up his own independent decorating merchant company, before returning to ICI and eventually becoming national commercial manager for Crown Decorator Centres.
Cherry joins Kent Blaxillafter launching Trade Decorating Supplies for the BSS Group.