Tile Depot remodels management structure for future growth

Tile Depot, the UK’s largest independent tile and stone retailer is delighted to announce some important changes in its management structure, designed to facilitate the company’s plans for future expansion.

Earlier this month, Rob Gilbert, Managing Director and founder of Tile Depot became Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the company while Danny Steptoe, Financial Director, was promoted to the position of Managing Director. Danny now plays a key role assisting the Board with operational matters and continues to have full responsibility for the financial side of the business.

In addition, Graham Brown has been appointed as non-executive Director and Deputy Chairman to advise the Board on external matters and to help co-ordinate Board activity. Graham has extensive experience of growth within the retail sector, having held senior Board positions at MFI, Texas Homecare and several other large retail groups. With Graham as Managing Director, Ritz Video became the most prominent video rental chain in Europe before selling to Blockbuster. Graham is currently advising five major PLC’s on growth and internal management and is highly regarded within the financial and investments community.

Tile Depot was established in 1994 and now operates from 14 stores, all in prominent locations around London and the South East with its head office and 1,800sqm warehouse in Slough. There are plans to increase the number of Tile Depot stores to 30 in and around the M25 area by the end of 2012.

Rob Gilbert, CEO and Chairman of Tile Depot, said: “In order to grow in size and profitability it is important to have a strong management team and it is with this in mind that I have made these changes. I have every confidence in both Danny and Graham in their new roles, and we’re all looking forward to achieving the planned expansion of Tile Depot in an efficient and sensible manner.”
Luke Johnson, ex-Chairman of Channel 4 Television and writer of a weekly column in the Financial Times is also a shareholder in Tile Depot.

Tile Depot provides everything needed to complete any wall or flooring project, stocking a comprehensive range of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles and an extensive selection of wooden flooring as well as underfloor heating and all adhesives, grout, trims, sealants and accessories, available to browse and purchase in-store and online at www.thetiledepot.co.uk.

For further information, contact Tile Depot on 08000 740720, visit www.thetiledepot.co.uk or email info@thetiledepot.co.uk.