Floorcoverings distributor Headlam has announced 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.”