Commenting on his decision, Andrew Hall said: “I joined GEZE on 1 January 2000 and since then we have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed continuous sales growth. This has been possible because I have worked with a dedicated and professional team that has always remained loyal. But I believe now is the time for me to move on and concentrate more on my personal life.”

GEZE GmbH has appointed Kaz Spiewakowski as his successor, and he will start on 1 January 2013. Formerly managing director of Exidor, Kaz is already well known in the UK architectural ironmongery market and wider building sector. Prior to Exidor, he was in general management and European sales roles for Dynacast International, a global manufacturer of precision engineered components.