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TOPPS TILES GROUP CEO STEPS DOWN


The Group Chief Executive of nationwide tile retailer Topps Tiles, Matt Williams, has stepped down from the Board.


As of 29th November, former Chief


Financial Officer Rob Parker succeeds Matt as the new Group CEO. To ensure a smooth handover, Matt will remain as an advisor to the business until the end of May 2020.


Matt Williams said: “It has been a really tough decision to leave Topps but I feel now is the right time for me to pursue a new challenge. Topps is, and will always remain, a very special company to both me and my family. It is a quality business with enormous strength in its specialism, which it


PALACE CHEMICALS AND LATICRETE HELP £12MILLION CHRISTMAS


TREE SPARKLE Tiling solutions from Palace Chemicals and LATICRETE UK have been used in the creation of the world’s most expensive Christmas tree, worth a staggering £12million.


Grout and adhesive from Palace Chemicals and LATICRETE UK, based in Liverpool, were used on 30 of the intricately-crafted decorations, which were part of the extravagant 19ft spruce that is currently wowing guests at the five-star Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Marbella, Spain.


Mosaic artist David Arnott, who helped to decorate the tree, is sponsored by the two firms and uses their products on all of his stunning creations.


David’s designs have already included the world’s most expensive roulette table, valued at $4.5 million.


The lavish tree, which is guarded 24/7, features baubles adorned with Cartier and Chanel jewellery and was commissioned by designer Debbie Wingham.


David used the same concept of mixing diamond dust with LATICRETE UK’s SPECTRALOCK


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derives from its people and culture. It has been an honour and privilege to lead and work alongside everybody within the Topps family and I wish them all well for the future.”


Darren Shapland, Non-Executive Chairman, said: “Matt has made a tremendous contribution to the business over the last 20 years and, in particular, over the last 12 years as Chief Executive. During this time, he has reshaped the retail business, completed a very successful re- branding and led the investment into the commercial tile market. On behalf of the Board, I wish him every success for the future.


“I am delighted that Rob Parker, our CFO for the last 12 years, has accepted the role of Group CEO. Rob is very


PRO Premium which he used on the roulette table.


He also used SPECTRALOCK Dazzle, which adds glow- in-the-dark elements to SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium as well as LATICRETE platinum, silver, white, midnight black and raven SPECTRALOCK PRO Premium grout, and Palace Chemicals’ Grab & Fix polymer adhesive.


David waterproofed the pieces, which include champagne bottles, snowflakes, Chanel bottles, hearts and art deco fans, using LATICRETE HYDRO BAN liquid tanking membrane.


David said: “We were making decorations for months. It’s absolutely brilliant to be involved.”


Charles Clapham, Managing Director of Palace Chemicals and LATICRETE UK, said: “We are always astounded by David’s creations. We’re glad our products have enabled him to contribute towards such a lavish design.”


There will be a black-tie event held between Christmas and New Year in which the Christmas tree will be taken down, watched by various celebrity guests.


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well known across the business and has established himself as a strong strategic thinker and leader of people across the organisation.”


Rob Parker said: “I am delighted to be offered this opportunity to lead the organisation. Topps is an exceptional business in so many ways and I am very proud of the part I have played in our journey so far. I look forward to the future with energy and excitement as we continue to refine our market leading retail offer and to further our expansion into the commercial tile market.”


The Nomination Committee has commenced a search for a new CFO and a further announcement will be made in due course.


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