Carnaby Caravans appoints Duncan Smith as new Commercial Director

British holiday home manufacturer, Carnaby Caravans, has announced that it has appointed Duncan Smith as its new Commercial Director.

Duncan, who previously worked as Head of Holiday Home Sales and Group Sales Director at Swift Group, will be working alongside Carnaby’s Sales Director, Sandra Carter, in this new role.

A statement from Carnaby Caravans on LinkedIn said: “[Duncan will help to] further strengthen our commercial strategy and support our growth plans. Together, they will play a key role in building customer relationships, driving revenue growth, and ensuring that we continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers.

“As those within the industry know, Duncan brings extensive experience and a proven track record of delivering commercial success. We are excited to welcome Duncan to the team and look forward to the impact he will make in this new role.”

Based in Bridlington in East Yorkshire, Carnaby has been designing and building holiday homes in the UK since 1976.

The company’s ethos places strong emphasis on the passion and skill of the craftspeople who put its products together and says it has an overall commitment to excellence.

Some of its best-known products include the Grantley Lodge, the Langham, the Carrington, and the Silverdale.

Next year will be Carnaby’s 50th anniversary, a milestone it plans to recognise in multiple ways throughout 2026.