Duravit UK & Ireland has announced that, after more than a decade with the company, Martin Carroll will retire at the end of 2026, with Jamie Welch appointed to succeed him on 1st September.
Carroll (pictured above) joined Duravit in 2012 and has played a key role in driving the brand’s growth across the UK and Ireland, including opening the Clerkenwell flagship showroom in London in 2018. During his tenure, he strengthened the brand’s market presence and supported the company’s long-term development through his work with customers, partners, and the wider design community.
Jamie Welch (pictured left) will become managing director of Duravit UK & Ireland on 1 September 2026. Welch brings extensive senior experience from across the bathroom and sanitaryware sector, having held leadership positions at Roca Sanitario S.A., Laufen and Hüppe.
Caroll said: “As I look ahead to retirement, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout my time at Duravit – our customers, partners and colleagues. I’ve been proud to represent the brand in the UK & Ireland since joining in 2012, and the highlight has always been the relationships we’ve built together. I leave with immense gratitude and great confidence in the team’s continued success.”
Michael Demmer, chief executive officer, said.“Martin Carroll has had a significant impact on the company’s development in the UK and Ireland. He laid the groundwork for Duravit’s future success in the region. On behalf of the entire management team, I wish him all the best in his retirement.”
Carroll will remain with Duravit until the end of 2026, working alongside Welch to ensure continuity during the transition.
In his new role, Welch will be responsible for leading Duravit’s UK & Ireland business, strengthening customer partnerships and building on the company’s position in the market.
His experience across Roca, Laufen and Hüppe gives him extensive knowledge of the bathroom sector as he takes over from Carroll and leads Duravit into its next phase in the UK & Ireland.
About Duravit AG Founded in 1817 in Hornberg in the Black Forest, Duravit AG is today a leading international manufacturer of designer bathrooms and is active in more than 130 countries worldwide. During product development, the complete bathroom supplier’s internal-design team worked hand in hand with a global network of designers such as Cecilie Manz, Philippe Starck, Antonio Citterio, Christian Werner, Sebastian Herkner and Patricia Urquiola. As an energy-