J Rotherham, one of the UK's oldest and most respected stonemasonry companies, has appointed Matt Rotherham as Managing Director, becoming the fourth generation of the Rotherham family at the helm.

Matt says he will develop his role from Commercial Director and use his new responsibilities as Managing Director to develop the company’s design, manufacturing and customer service resources. J Rotherham is well known for its stonework interiors and fireplaces and has now moved into the supply of British stone memorials, which it launched at NAMM Tradex in June,

“It is a real privilege to have the opportunity to take the J Rotherham Group forward into the next generation," says Matt.

"With an incredible 788 years of combined experience in our workforce, there is a rare combination of skills, knowledge and passion for excellence in everything we do.

"It's an exciting time for the company, with the biggest investment programme we’ve ever undertaken to support our highly innovative product launches taking place. Our mission is to make the best stone products in the world for our customers – and I will continue to place our brand as an ambassador for the highest quality British design and craftsmanship in our industry.”

Joe Rotherham, who Matt replaces as MD, will take a step back from the day-to-day running of the business but will continue on the Board of Directors, sharing his 40+ years of experience as well as overseeing the various building projects the company is undertaking as part of its expansion programme.

Joe says: “To stay successful, you need people who want to push the boundaries forward and it is these individuals, such as Matt, who need to operate at the very top level.”