Norcros appoints Thomas Willcocks as CEO-designate

– UK, Wilmslow –  Norcros plc (LON: NXR), a market-leading supplier of high-quality and innovative bathroom and kitchen products, today announced the appointment of the current Group’s UK Business Director, Thomas Willcocks as CEO-designate, to succeed Nick Kelsall will retire as CEO and from the Board from 31 March 2023.

“Thomas has been a key executive, in South Africa and now in the UK, throughout my time on the Norcros board. I am delighted to see his appointment to CEO from 1 April 2023. The Board has every confidence that he will build on Norcros’ strong position and continue our growth trajectory.” said David McKeith, Acting Board Chair.

About Thomas Willcocks

Since August 2021, Thomas has been a member of the Executive Team at Norcros as Business Director UK with operational responsibility for the Group’s UK business segment. Before his move to the UK, Thomas was, from 2009, Managing Director of Norcros South Africa where he led the transformation and profitable growth of the South African business.

About Norcros

Norcros is a market-leading supplier of high-quality and innovative bathroom and kitchen products with operations primarily in the UK and South Africa.

Based in the UK, Norcros operates under eight brands:

  • Triton – Market leader in the manufacture and marketing of showers in the UK
  • Merlyn – The UK and Ireland’s No.1 supplier of shower enclosures and trays to the residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors
  • Vado – A leading manufacturer and supplier of taps, mixer showers, bathroom accessories, and valves
  • Croydex – A market-leading, innovative designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality bathroom furnishings and accessories
  • Abode – A leading niche designer and distributor of high-quality kitchen taps, bathroom taps, and kitchen sinks
  • Johnson Tiles – The leading manufacturer and supplier of ceramic tiles in the UK
  • Norcros Adhesives – Manufacturer of tile and stone adhesives, grouts, and related products
  • Multipanel – Grant Westfield is a leading manufacturer of high-end waterproof bathroom wall panels

Based in South Africa, Norcros operates under four brands:

  • Tile Africa – Chain of retail stores focused on ceramic and porcelain tiles, and associated products such as sanitaryware, showers, and adhesives
  • Johnson Tiles South Africa – Manufacturer of ceramic and porcelain tiles
  • TAL – The leading manufacturer of ceramic and building adhesives
  • House of Plumbing – Market-leading supplier of specialist plumbing materials

Norcros is headquartered in Wilmslow, Cheshire, and employs around 2,400 people. The Company is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

For more information: https://www.norcros.com/

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