S.G. Wilson

Steve joined Headlam in 1991 as Group Finance Director and was highly involved in the Company’s acquisitive growth strategy throughout the 1990s, with eight floorcoverings distribution businesses acquired during 1992 and a subsequent acquisition in 1996 resulting in the Company becoming the UK market leader. In 2016, he was appointed Chief Executive and has overseen the move to a more unified operating structure and the implementation of an operational improvement programme to improve performance. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

In addition to his 27 years’ experience within the floorcoverings industry, Steve has also previously held Non-Executive positions within the distribution and healthcare industries. Following his appointment as Chief Executive, he instigated the establishment of dedicated in-house HR and Health and Safety teams.