Victoria PLC announced that Philippe Hamers will join the company as Chief Executive Officer, a new Board position, and an Executive Board Director from 20 March 2017. Philippe has over 25 years experience in the flooring industry and headed carpet manufacturing operation at Balta Group, for the previous six and a half years. Prior to joining the Balta Group, Philippe was General Manager of the Tufted and Woven Division of Beaulieu International Group.

Based at Victoria's UK operations, Philippe will be responsible for overseeing Group wide activities and he will work closely with both Executive Chairman, Geoff Wilding and Michael Scott, Group Finance Director.