Wescom Group appoints head of sales

Wescom Group has promoted Jack Sharland to the position of head of sales, electronics. In this role, he will oversee the sales strategy and growth within the firm’s electronics division, leveraging his industry experience and previous achievements.

Sharland joined Wescom Group in early 2024 as product manager, electronics, where he has played a key role in developing the company’s product offerings and shaping its market strategy. He brings over ten years of experience from the marine leisure sector and is widely recognised within the industry.

Earlier this year, Wescom Group’s new first aid kits received Certificate of Type Approvals from Lloyd’s Register for marine use. The ANP Pharma-branded products are the culmination of internal investment expanding Wescom Group’s UK pharmaceutical distribution facilities in Basildon, UK, to enable the development of SOLAS and Category C first aid kits for the marine sector. In 2023, the firm received a special mention at the DAME awards for its WesCom Group sMRT ALERT DSC AIS MOB, in the personal equipment category.

Prior to joining Wescom Group, Sharland served as head of sales at Lalizas UK, a manufacturer of marine safety equipment. He has also held senior sales roles at Ocean Safety, where he gained his knowledge and a strong network within the marine and safety sectors.

“Jack’s promotion reflects his outstanding contributions and leadership within the Electronics division over the past nine months,” says David Duffin, VP of marine sales at Wescom Group. “His deep knowledge of the marine market and his ability to build strong customer relationships make him an ideal fit for this new role as we continue to expand our footprint.”