As part of his remit, Mr Prosser will focus on developing brand awareness, increasing sales for both refurbishment and new build projects.

Mr Prosser said: “Aermec has a strong portfolio of products and is a leader in environmentally friendly chillers.

“My focus as sales director is to continue to develop the company’s reputation as a solutions provider whilst delivering profitable business growth and high customer service levels.”

Paul Lawrence, managing director of Aermec added: “Appointing James into this role is a strategic move for the business. He has a wealth of customer and market experience gained from his previous roles in the industry.

“We required a strong sales leader to help drive our business in the UK and are looking forward to James increasing our commercial capabilities whilst developing strategic customer relationships.”