Lighting controls specialist B.E.G. has expanded its UK sales team following the appointment of Brian Bailey as its new business development manager.

Bailey will be responsible for working with electrical consultants, contractors and engineers in both the public and private sectors and will primarily focus on the Midlands.

Having previously represented companies such as the Wandsworth Group and Marshall-Tufflex , he has more than 30 years of experience in the electrical industry.

Bailey is looking forward to taking up his new position with German manufacturer, B.E.G. who are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year.

Speaking about his appointment, Bailey said: “Working for B.E.G. immediately appealed to me because it is a company that is well-respected and has a lot of history and tradition.

“B.E.G. has introduced some fabulous energy-saving occupancy sensors and motion detectors to the market which has got the whole lighting industry talking so I’m looking forward to getting started.”