City Plumbing strengthens senior team to adapt for the future

02 July 2025

City Plumbing, part of Highbourne Group, has announced changes to its senior structure as the business continues to drive momentum and strengthen its leadership team. City Plumbing has made these changes to meet its strategic goals of building a stronger digital proposition, leading the industry through the energy transition, and supporting the profitability of its customers.

John Vaughan

Business Performance Director

To strengthen City Plumbing’s market position, John Vaughan will take on the role of Business Performance Director, having previously held the position of Chief Customer Officer. John, with 43 years of experience in the industry, will lead several key initiatives that span suppliers, customers, and sectors to achieve City Plumbing’s objective of leading the industry through the energy transition while enhancing customer profitability.

Maxine Cornelius

National Sales Director

Maxine Cornelius will expand her current role as National Sales Director to become Managing Director - Sales. Maxine has been with City Plumbing and PTS for more than 16 years and is ideally positioned to drive sales and revenue for the organisation.

Dave Griggs

Managing Director - City Commercial

City Plumbing’s commercial division, launched late last year specifically to serve professionals working in the light commercial sector, continues to be headed up by Dave Griggs, Managing Director - City Commercial, who will now report directly to Dave Evans, CEO of Highbourne Group. Working directly with main contractors, mechanical and electrical installers and facilities management professionals, the commercial proposition is an important part of City Plumbing’s focus and future growth

Dave Evans, CEO of Highbourne Group, said: “As a business, we are dedicated to meeting the needs of the customers and industry which we serve. A fundamental part of this is to observe and adapt to market changes. Having a diverse leadership team made up of strong individuals to lead the thinking in this way is essential, bringing perspectives and change from inside the plumbing and heating industry alongside those from other sectors.”