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Newport-based office furniture maker Bisley has named Jeanine Goddard as its new and first creative director.

Jeanine will take over her new position after four years as Bisley’s showroom and interior designer, where she will be responsible for developing and enhancing the Bisley aesthetic in the Clerkenwell showroom in London and in Bisley’s global offices around the world including Dubai, New York, Paris and Düsseldorf, was responsible.

Jeanine trained as a carpenter in Germany and studied interior design. She then worked for several of the world’s largest furnishing companies in Munich, including the German luxury kitchen company Bulthaup. She also trained at Osram Light Consulting in order to develop innovative and sustainable lighting solutions for customers.

She brings tremendous expertise to the table, having worked for a number of leading retailers and also for Herman Miller where she was responsible for all showrooms in the UK and advising the product management team on colors, materials and finishes.

Jeanine moved to the UK 25 years ago where she started a successful interior design consultancy before joining Bisley in 2017.

Jeanine’s new role as Bisley’s creative director sees her reporting and close collaboration with Richard Costin, Bisley’s CEO, add value to the brand.

Regarding Jeanine’s appointment, said Richard Costin, CEO of Bisley;

“This is the first time Bisley has appointed a creative director and Jeanine was the natural choice.

“This is a hugely important role for Bisley and her appointment shows our long-term commitment to our people and our design focus for the future, having recently invested in the wood and steel mills. Jeanine’s remarkable industry experience and design expertise will be invaluable as we expand and diversify our product lines and enter new global markets. “

Talking about her new role, said Jeanine;

“The appointment as Creative Director is a further development of my previous work and an extremely exciting step for me. I am very excited about the new product development, as it is the first time that I am asked to develop fresh ideas and use new materials.

“It’s a particularly interesting offer at such a crucial moment when the lines between home and work are a bit blurred.

“Ever since my father, who loved working with natural materials, started me on my way, I have loved furniture and design all my life and have always been surrounded by brands that are committed to quality and craftsmanship. Bisley is no different. “

Jeanine’s new appointment follows Bisley’s recent Manufacturer of the Year award at the prestigious Mixology Awards, the industry-leading celebration of the best projects, products and people in commercial interior design.