Alan Dodds, Chairman of Roca UK, is moving on after 25 years as managing director of Roca UK – since 1999. Alan adopted the new role of Chairman in 2022, helping to ensure the continued success and growth of the company in the UK and Ireland with incoming MD Rashpal Sidhu. A familiar and highly respected industry figure, Alan was also elected President of the Bathroom Manufacturer’s Association in 2018.
Roca Group celebrated 30 years in the UK in 2023, and Alan was a huge part of the brand’s success for most of that time. In the same year he became MD, Roca Group acquired LAUFEN, a significant moment for the Roca Group as a whole, as it solidified its position as one of the most influential and largest names in the bathroom industry.
Alan was a pivotal figure in shaping Roca UK into the company it is today. Notable accomplishments during Alan’s tenure include: Roca UK consistently achieving year-on-year market growth; the uniting of LAUFEN and Roca UK operations; the opening of the dedicated Roca office, showroom and distribution centre in Ireland; and the opening of the iconic Roca London Gallery, an architectural masterpiece designed by Zaha Hadid.
Miquel Angel Munar, senior managing director of Roca Sanitario, S.A., commented, “I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Alan for his exemplary leadership, unwavering dedication, and the genuine humanity he has consistently shown in his relationships with colleagues and customers alike. It is rare to find a leader who can influence and leave such a profound mark on both an organisation and its people. Alan’s legacy at Roca UK will undoubtedly remain a source of inspiration for all of us.”