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Spotless Punch looks to ‘Sharpen’ up

1 October 2009

Spotless Punch looks to ‘Sharpen’ up Former P&G sales director joins as Managing Director

 Spotless Punch, home to growing brands such as DYLON® and Colour Catcher®, today announces an additional splash of colour with the arrival of Robin Sharpe as Managing Director.

Sharpe joins the group at a crucial time, with sales of laundry products such as Colour Catcher® at an all time high. With the ‘make do and mend’ culture taking root again in the UK, DYLON® Fabric Dyes are also more popular than ever.

Sharpe says: “It’s an exciting time to be taking over the reigns at Spotless Punch. We have products that work, in a young company that is growing fast. Spotless Punch is a very ambitious group and the team here is great – really geared up for achieving growth and brand success.

“Personally, this is a strategic move; I’ve held a number of managing director positions in bigger companies. It’s now a great challenge to be leading the total business.”

Robin Sharpe spent 21 years with P&G, heading up sales functions and responsible for key grocery accounts across the entire P&G portfolio, including Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Boots. He also led the customer marketing group for homecare and laundry, so the move to Spotless Punch marks a return to his ‘home turf’.

Prior to joining Spotless Punch Sharpe held three key post at Goodyear Dunlop. He was brought in as Managing Director to lead the successful turnaround of the Truck Business Unit before moving on as Managing Director of HiQ Retail, a chain of 110 stores. Finally, he became Director of Sales Capability for Goodyear Dunlop across Europe.

Spotless group are market leaders in Laundry sheets and laundry additive products in many countries throughout Europe. The appointment of Robin Sharpe is a clear commitment of their intension to emulate this success in the UK market.

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About Spotless Punch

Spotless Punch Ltd is part of the Spotless Group with well known brands in Household, Fabric Care, Shoe Care, Plant and Pet Care. Established in 2005, Spotless Group has completed seven acquisitions in less than three years and is the No. 1 independent player in the home care market in Europe. With an estimated revenue of €330m in 2008, Spotless Group employs 300 people and operates through 8 national subsidiaries in Europe. Spotless Group was created with the clear purpose of helping local and successful business with strong brands, to expand their potential and reach out to consumers across Europe. Spotless Punch brands: Colour Catcher® DYLON® Vim Oust Lord Sheraton Punch Vape Get Off Vapet Fito

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