Topps Tiles CEO set to step down as firm reveals strong Christmas results
The boss of Leicester-based Topps Tiles is set to step down after 18 years with the firm.
Rob Parker, who joined Topps in 2007 and was CFO for 12 year before taking over as CEO in 2019, is set to retire when the search for a successor has been completed – thought to be nearer the end of this year.
Paul Forman, chairman, said: “Rob has made an enormous contribution to the development and success of the business over the last 18 years.
“During his time as CEO, he has overseen a period of significant diversification and growth of the business, and has led the group through a particularly volatile period for the UK economy, including the Covid pandemic.
“He will leave with the group well-positioned and we are grateful for his continuing leadership and commitment while we complete a managed transition to his successor. On a personal note, I would like to thank Rob for the support, professionalism and insight he has given me as a newly-appointed chair.”
The news comes as Topps this morning (January 8) released upbeat first quarter figures. Group sales for the 13 weeks ended December 28 were 4.6% higher than in 2023, with the Christmas period particularly lucrative, showing an 12.9% rise.
