Willie Kerr steps down
15th January 2019

Industry veteran Willie Kerr has announced he is stepping down as managing director of award-winning sash window fabricator Roseview to dedicate more time to R&D and his work as brand ambassador for the company and the wider industry.

Willie joined Roseview from Rehau in 1988, after the companies had worked together developing the world’s first uPVC sash window system, and soon rose from technical manager to managing director.

He said of his decision: “My choice to stand down as MD reflects my changing role at Roseview. For the last couple of years I’ve been spending a lot of time on R&D, continually improving our sash windows with new features such as our ultra-slim 35mm midrail. I also enjoy getting out on the road, visiting customers and suppliers, getting involved in the GGF and talking to people from across the industry.

“Roseview is a dynamic, vibrant company at the cutting edge of the glass and glazing industry, being run by a new generation of talented staff. Stepping aside allows me to spend more of my time doing the things I love.”

Chairman Steve Bygrave added: “Willie’s part in Roseview’s success, both past and future, cannot be overestimated. He’ll continue to be heavily involved in the company, but with more freedom to concentrate on the things he enjoys the most – developing new features and products and networking with our customers and the wider industry.

“We have a young and talented management team at Roseview, and we have some very exciting plans for the brand and company moving forward. Willie’s focus on new developments, and his time spent meeting customers and prospects and working within the industry, will be fundamental to ensuring those plans come to fruition.”

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