Strengthening of board

The British DIY retailer Focus DIY has named Ian Roberts as trading director. He will take up this position on 18 April 2006. Ian Roberts has been with the company for the last twelve years, after working in senior buyer roles at B&Q, followed by a period as a business consultant within Kingfisher concentrating on their supply chain initiatives. Paul Willis, who is currently trading and marketing director, will in future continue as marketing director with the added responsibility of store and format development.