Leading international shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has announced Graham Speed as their new Commercial Director.

Graham Speed joined Roman 20 years ago and has worked in various positions within the company prior to his new appointment.

Graham’s story at Roman began in February 1999 as the Fabrication Supervisor, where he looked after all the in house fabrication.

He then went on to be a Production Engineer and then a Facilities Engineer in Roman’s main manufacturing plant for British made shower enclosures, wetroom panels and bath screens.

In 2005 Graham continued his development within Roman and became Shower Plant Manager as Roman design and manufacture their solid surface shower trays which includes their popular anti-slip tray with internationally approved anti-slip rating.

Graham started his career in the Commercial department in 2007 as Product Manager, later to Commercial Manager and finally to Commercial Director.

Throughout Graham’s time at Roman, he has not only progressed through different roles but has also developed his qualifications by undertaking several qualifications in engineering, business and management.

David Osborne, Managing Director of Roman, commented: “I am thrilled to announce Graham Speed’s new appointment as Commercial Director where he will continue to lead Roman’s commercial and R&D team and further develop our success within both the retail and project sectors. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing home grown talent flourish.”

Graham Speed, Commercial Director of Roman, commented: “I am excited to be taking on this new role in such a fast growing British company and look forward to developing the team further. There are lots of new and innovative products to be implemented in the next couple of years and I am thrilled to be leading this.”