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Tennant UK, a leading manufacturer and supplier of professional cleaning machines, has promoted Emma Needle to the position of Head of Sales and Marketing for the UK to continue driving strategic growth in the cleaning industry across supermarkets, retail, commercial cleaning, hospitality, warehousing and industry, and our extended distribution network.
Needle brings a wealth of experience and leadership to this new role, having previously led commercial excellence and customer-focused initiatives within Tennant for the past 17 years, and this promotion marks a significant step in the company’s continued commitment to delivering innovative cleaning solutions to businesses across the UK.
Needle will lead the UK sales and marketing teams with a clear focus on customer success, operational efficiency, and sustainable cleaning solutions.
UK Country Manager Peter Tye said: “Emma’s strategic mindset, market insight, and passion for delivering value to customers made her the natural choice to take on this leadership position, and this role also means she will be a key member on my UK Management team.”
Needle has been instrumental in shaping Tennant’s customer engagement approach and brings a forward-thinking vision to help clients meet their cleaning, sustainability, and cost-efficiency goals. Her appointment comes at a pivotal time, as Tennant launches new technologies and continues to strengthen its partnerships across critical industries.
Commenting on her new role, Needle said: “I’m excited to lead our UK team into this next chapter. Our customers across all sectors are facing more pressure than ever, and we’re here to help them stay ahead with intelligent, sustainable cleaning solutions that deliver real return on investment.”
Tye added: “Emma’s track record of building strong customer relationships and delivering commercial impact will be key as we continue to grow our presence across the UK.”
Needle will be based in the UK and will work closely with both local and European teams to align strategic initiatives and drive continued success for Tennant and its customers.
