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RNS Number : 0151V  Headlam Group PLC  03 March 2026

 3(rd) March 2026

Headlam Group plc

('Headlam', the 'Company', the 'Group')

Executive appointments

Headlam (LSE: HEAD), the UK's leading floor coverings distributor, is pleased
to announce two important appointments.

 

Rob Barclay will join the Board of Headlam as Designate Chief Executive
Officer, effective 9 March 2026. Initially, Rob will spend his time with the
sales team and customers before assuming full responsibility as Chief
Executive Officer on 27 April 2026 when Stephen Bird, Interim Executive
Chairman will return to his role as a Non-Executive Chair.

 

Rob brings more than 25 years of leadership track record in building products
manufacturing and distribution businesses, including relevant flooring
experience, as well as leading transformation programmes and delivering
operational excellence. Rob's experience includes [senior leadership] roles at
SIG plc, National Timber Group Ltd and most recently Batt Cables Ltd. Rob's
deep understanding of specialist distribution, complex supply chains, and
customer dynamics positions him well to lead the business through its next
phase of development. Rob will work closely with the leadership team to build
on the company's market position and to further improve service levels and
value to customers across the UK.

 

Secondly, Richard Jones will join the Group as Interim Chief Financial Officer
(CFO), effective 12 March 2026. Richard most recently joins from HSS Hire
Group Plc (recently renamed ProService Building Services Marketplace Plc)
where he was also Interim CFO, a role he held since 2024. Prior to this, over
the past decade, he has held senior finance positions at Medica Group Ltd,
Mereo Biopharma Plc and Shield Therapeutics Plc. Richard has a proven track
record in building high performing finance teams and driving corporate
strategy. He will undertake an orderly handover transition with Adam Phillips,
the current CFO, after which Richard will also be appointed a Board Director.

 

Commenting on his appointment, Rob Barclay said:

 

"I'm excited to be joining a company with a long history and a clear plan for
improvement at such an important time in its journey. My priority will be to
listen and learn, be clear on what drives our success, and work with the team
to deliver this."

 

Commenting, Stephen Bird, Interim Executive Chairman, said:

 

"I am delighted to welcome both Rob and Richard to the Group. Under Rob's
leadership, we will seek to drive through the strategic focus and
organisational enhancements required for the next phase of our development."

 

 

For the purposes of UKLR 6.4.8, Rob was previously a Non-Executive Director of
Speedy Hire plc, and the Chief Executive Officer of Batt Cables Limited and
its holding company Cricket Bidco Limited (both of which entered into
administration on 6 January 2026) from 27 January 2025 to 26 February 2026.
Richard is currently a Non-Executive Director of Inspiration Healthcare plc,
and previously was an Executive Director of HSS Hire Group plc (recently
renamed ProService Building Services Marketplace plc) and Medica Group plc,
and previously was a Non-Executive Director of Alliance Pharma plc.  There is
no further information that is required to be disclosed under UKLR 6.4.8.

 

Enquiries

 Headlam Group plc                           Tel: 01675 433 000
 Stephen Bird, Interim Executive Chairman    Email: headlamgroup@headlam.com (mailto:headlamgroup@headlam.com)

 Panmure Liberum Limited (Corporate Broker)
 Tom Scrivens / Atholl Tweedie               Tel: 020 3100 2000

 

Notes to Editors

Operating for over 30 years, Headlam is the UK's leading floorcoverings
distributor. The Group works with suppliers across the globe manufacturing the
broadest range of products, and gives them a highly effective route to market,
selling their products into the large and diverse trade customer base. The
Group has an extensive customer base, providing them with a market leading
service through the largest product range, in-depth knowledge, ecommerce and
marketing support, and nationwide delivery service. To maximise customer reach
and sales opportunity, Headlam operates businesses, trade brands and product
brands across the UK and Continental Europe (France and the Netherlands),
which are supported by the group's network, central resources and processes.

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