KEIGHLEY brewer Timothy Taylor has boosted its sales team.

Joe Brouder has been appointed regional sales manager for the south-east.

And reporting to him will be Gary Butcher, covering Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk.

Both have joined the Knowle Spring firm from Carlsberg UK.

As part of the reorganisation, Gareth Trumper – who joined Taylor's in 2013 – has been promoted to regional sales manager for the west and Midlands.

Sales director, Grant Simpson, said: "We pride ourselves on the technical support we give to publicans so that they can serve our award-winning beers in perfect condition to their discerning customers.

"Our new appointments bring experience of running bars and they understand the level of support a publican requires.

"They also know the premium reputation of Landlord in the marketplace and passionately believe in the brand. We are delighted to have them on board."