Russell Roof Tiles has announced a new IT Director to oversee and lead projects in the UK and the US.
Chris Bailey has been promoted from IT Manager to the new role which includes responsibility for IT at the Burton upon Trent-based manufacturer’s sister company Crown Roof Tiles in Florida.
Chris first joined Russell Roof Tiles as IT Manager in 2019 and the company, which has three UK sites, has since invested in upgrading and improving technology, including IT systems and software.
Chris has managed the technological upgrades, including the successful international roll-out of SyteLine to the sister company in the US. SyteLine is a leading manufacturing ERP software solution that streamlines data collection across all aspects of the business.
In his role as Group IT Director, Chris will be sharing his knowledge and expertise of the software with the Crown Roof Tiles team, ensuring that the manufacturing sites in the US are operating at the same high level as Russell Roof Tiles.
Chris, whose responsibilities encompass all internal IT and communications across the two companies, said: “It’s particularly rewarding to step into this role at a time of significant investment and growth for Russell Roof Tiles.
“We’ve made huge strides forward since implementing SyteLine, ensuring we’re getting the maximum capacity out of the software so it’s only right we share this knowledge with the rest of the Group, ensuring that the whole group continues to be known for its innovative and superior solutions.”
Andrew Hayward, Managing Director at Russell Roof Tiles, said: “I’m pleased to announce Chris Bailey’s promotion to Group IT Director.
“His dedication and expertise have proven to lead Russell Roof Tiles down a path of growth and innovation. I look forward to seeing his continued success.”
Chris will speak at the two-day SyteLine User Network conference held in Tampa, Florida, later this month, which is expected to welcome around 900 attendees.
