Worcester, UK, June 2, 2026—Victoria PLC—designer, manufacturer and distributor of flooring—has confirmed that, further to the announcement of October 1, 2025, regarding Philippe Hamers’ intention to retire from his position as group chief executive during 2026 and will step down June 30. Victoria owns California-based Cali Floors, which sells bamboo, hardwood and LVT.
Following Philippe’s departure, Victoria’s principal operating divisions will be led directly by their divisional management teams. Roberto Moreno, Victoria’s chief operating officer, will continue to head both the rugs and North America divisions alongside his group-wide responsibility for operations and execution across the group’s strategic priorities.
The UK Flooring division will be led by Steve Byrne, chief executive, UK Flooring, who rejoined the group in April 2026. The Ceramics division will be led by Francisco Carvajal, chief executive, ceramics, who was promoted to the role in February 2026.
Philippe will continue to support the Group as a director of the Australian business and as chairman of the UK flooring division, working with Steve Byrne as that business executes its operational plan.
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