NOTE FROM THE CEO
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from Campbell Stott
N
ational Tiles was founded by Frank Walker in 1979 with very humble beginnings. It was a little
store in Geelong West in Victoria, with Frank and his family living upstairs in the apartment above the store. And now 42 years on, we have
40 stores across the country, more than 450 team members and sell in excess of 4 million square metres of tiles every year. Earlier this year, Frank’s son Nick Walker, who joined the business in the 1990s and took over the reigns as CEO 9 years ago, passed the baton and gave me the opportunity to take on the challenge of leading National Tiles. I am thrilled that Nick will be joining the Board, and continue to add his tremendous insights and industry knowledge to the business. Having been in the company for two years as Executive Director – Sales, Marketing and Strategy, I am honoured and privileged to be steering this family company into the next chapter of its incredible story. I am passionate about our team, customers and ensuring we are the destination for tiles, hard flooring and trade. On June 3rd of this year we officially opened our first NSW
Trade and Retail Superstore in Alexandria in central Sydney. It was a long time in the planning stage and a mammoth effort to make it all come together. Congratulations to everyone involved. Expanding our footprint and taking on the NSW market with our unbeatable range and prices, together with expert service and advice, is a major step in the growth of National Tiles. And then on July 19th we officially opened our first retail store in Cambridge Hobart, another mammoth undertaking and one we are so proud of. On a personal note, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Walker family for putting their trust in me, and I would also like to thank each and every one of our team members here at National Tiles for their commitment and consistent efforts, and for their continued support.
campbell stott ceo
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