BANDAI NAMCO has appointed Josh Hurst, formerly of United Distributing Company, to the position of export sales manager, based in the UK.

Hurst will report directly to the company’s commercial and sales manager, James Anderson, alongside colleagues Kjeld Erichsen and Julian Goicoa. Together, they will cover markets including continental Europe, CIS and the Middle East.

“It is perfect timing to have Josh join us on the stand at EAG, where he will be able get to know the international team as well as meet many of our customers. We expect he will hit the ground running. He has already built up a very good reputation as one of the most talented young sales people in the industry and like myself has grown up with an industry background,” said Anderson. 

Hurst said he didn’t hesitate to accept upon being offered the post. “I can’t wait to get started and I look forward to seeing everyone at EAG,” he said.