Devin Consulting, one of the UK’s largest independent pool and spa engineering consultancies, has appointed Colin Dougall as managing director.

Having worked with the North East firm for over 20 years, Dougall steps up to the new role after several years as the company’s operations director.

As managing director, he will be responsible for steering the company through the next period of development, including expanding operations further in the Middle East.

Looking to the future, Dougall said “I’m delighted to have moved into this new role and I’m excited to build upon an already great business foundation to further enhance the Devin reputation in the wellness and leisure industry”.

Dougall is taking the reins from Tom Devin who will now work as a full-time executive director.

Devin said: “Colin has been a key team player at Devin for over 20 years and has been instrumental in growing the business from a team of two to nearly 20.

“As operations director, Colin has been responsible for looking after our fantastic range of clients and I’m delighted that he’s agreed to take over as managing director to further facilitate the company’s ambitions and plans for future growth. Good luck Colin!”