Floorcoverings distributor Headlam has announced that, following a successful handover to Stephen Bird as part of the Company’s Chair succession plan, Keith Edelman will step down from the Board with immediate effect.

Keith’s roles as Chair of the Company and its Nomination Committee will pass to Stephen Bird. Keith has been a Director of the Company for over six years and the Board is grateful to Keith for his service as both Non-Executive Director and, latterly as Chair, and wish him well for his future ventures.

Stephen Bird will take over as Chair of the Company and its Nomination Committee with immediate effect, and Stephen will stand for re-election at the AGM in May 2025. 

Headlam has also announced that Jemima Bird, Chair of its Remuneration Committee, has also been appointed as Senior Independent Director with immediate effect.

Chris Payne, Chief Executive Officer, said: “On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Keith for the extensive contribution he has made to the Company over the past six years, chairing the Board whilst we have made significant progress against our strategy and overseen our transformation plans.

“I’m pleased Stephen has agreed to be our Chair and Jemima our Senior Independent Director with immediate effect and look forward to continuing to work with both Stephen, Jemima and the rest of the Board as we implement our transformation plan.”