Travis Perkins plc has appointed Norman Bell to the position of category marketing director.

He was previously managing director of Travis Perkins’ South West Division. In his new role, an executive committee appointment, he will work with the managing directors of the group’s businesses and central functions to develop and put in place customer-led plans for each brand/category.

His successor as managing director of Travis Perkins’ South West Division will be announced in the next few weeks.