Tile Depot new appointments to support growth

Following the successful launch of Tile Depot’s latest new stores in Slough and Crawley, the UK’s largest independent tile and stone retailer is delighted to announce an internal promotion and two new appointments at its head office to further support its ongoing expansion.

Plans announced just a few months ago revealed the retailers intention to more than double its operations to 30 tile stores by the end of 2012.

David Fitzgerald has been promoted to Operations Director. David joined Tile Depot over three years ago and has nearly 20 years’ experience in the tile industry. David’s new role is all-encompassing with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of both new and existing tiling stores, including store operations, design/ merchandising and the management of all personnel.

Rhonda Partridge has been appointed as Tile Depot’s specialist HR consultant. Rhonda’s primary responsibility is to provide support for the tile store managers - implementing processes which will provide development opportunities, access to further training and a clear career path for the staff - as well as looking at ways to provide more flexibility within roles and to review the recruitment and induction processes. Rhonda has 14 years experience in HR, 10 of which within the tile retail sector.

Leslie Dupree has joined Tile Depot as Compliance Controller. With over 15 years’ retail experience and reporting to David, Leslie’s role includes the development and implementation of reports, processes and procedures to improve efficiency and ensure consistency in approach and to help with store roll-out plans.

Danny Steptoe, Managing Director of Tile Depot, is delighted to welcome Rhonda, Leslie and David to their new roles. He said: “We’re extremely pleased with the progress we have made since announcing our plans to expand back in February, with the opening of new stores whilst still maintaining the advancement of existing ones and developing a succession plan for further business growth. Rhonda and Leslie will help to facilitate that growth while David’s promotion reflects his valuable contribution over the years, and into the future.”
Tile Depot stocks a massive range of floor and wall tiles in ceramic, porcelain and natural stone as well as wooden flooring, underfloor heating and a comprehensive selection of adhesives, grouts, trims, sealants, tools and accessories to suit all projects. Tile Depot’s Price Promise ensures the very best value at all times for both trade and retail customers.

Tile Depot is currently looking for premises in prominent locations on retail and trade parks in and around London and the M25 to complement its current portfolio of stores.

For further information, call into any one of Tile Depot’s 15 stores across London and the South East, call 08000 740720

Date added: Jul 28, 2010

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