Tile Depot announces important changes to its management structure in preparation for future expansion plans.
Earlier this month, Rob Gilbert, managing director and founder of Tile Depot became chief executive officer and chairman of the company. Financial director Danny Steptoe was promoted to the position of managing director.

Mr Steptoe now plays a key role in assisting the Board with operational matters and continues to have full responsibility for the financial side of the business.

In addition, Graham Brown has been appointed as non-executive director and deputy chairman to advise the Board on external matters and to help co-ordinate Board activity. Graham has extensive experience of growth within the retail sector, having held senior board positions at MFI, Texas Homecare and several other large retail groups.

Tile Depot currently operates from 14 stores but plans to increase that number to 30 by the end of 2012.

Mr Gilbert said: "In order to grow in size and profitability it is important to have a strong management team and it is with this in mind that I have made these changes. I have every confidence in both Danny and Graham in their new roles, and we're all looking forward to achieving the planned expansion of Tile Depot in an efficient and sensible manner."