Wilf Walsh, former Carpetright ceo and chairman of its parent company is to return to the flooring sector.
Walsh, who was Carpetright ceo from 2014 to 2021 and then became Nestware chairman until 2022, has been named as one of two new non-executive directors at Headlam.
Walsh is chair of Racecourse Association, Cricket Scotland and chair elect of Exeter City FC, as well as a director of British Horseracing Authority and the Horserace Betting Levy Board.
He will be joined at the flooring distributor by Nick Kelsall, former Norcros ceo.
Robin Williams, Headlam non-executive director is to step down next month.
‘We are delighted that Nick and Wilf have accepted our invitation to join the board, further strengthening the depth and breadth of our non-executive team. Nick brings extensive financial and leadership expertise in a listed company environment, and Wilf brings extensive leadership and sector-specific flooring experience: the combined contribution of both will be of significant benefit to our business. I would also like to personally thank Robin on behalf of the board for his three years of valued service to Headlam,’ says Stephen Bird, Headlam interim executive chair.
Image: Exeter City FC. Walsh is a lifelong Exeter City supporter and will become chairman next month.
