BIFIS names Malcolm Scott as director of Strategic Partnerships

​​​​​​​Malcolm will be responsible for developing the institute’s partnership model supporting local, regional and national retailers to deliver robust installation propositions

The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has announced the appointment of Malcolm Scott (pictured) as its new director of Strategic Partnerships. 

Malcolm joins the organisation following a distinguished and varied career in the fitted interiors sector, cementing his reputation as one of the industry’s most respected figures.

Malcolm’s career began with a management apprenticeship at Plumb Centre, providing him with hands-on experience and industry insight from the outset.

He progressed to become general manager at Waterline before taking up the role of commercial director at Swift Electrical between 1998 and 2022.

His leadership skills and commercial acumen led to his election as corporate chairperson, a voluntary role, at the Kitchen and Bathroom Specialists Association (KBSA) – a post he held for 14 years from 2008.

Malcolm later became the KBSA’s Retail & Corporate Membership director in 2022, a full-time position, leaving in December 2025 after playing a leading role in the association’s impressive growth over recent years.

In his new position at BIFIS, Malcolm is responsible for developing the institute’s partnership model supporting local, regional and national retailers to deliver robust installation propositions, as well as developing the organisation's network of national and international advocate (corporate) brands who share the organisation's vision for installation.