> Source: https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/journal/managing-director-retires/ 1 November 2021 # Managing Director Retires at Tudor ## Paul Hands Over MD Role to Deputy Paul Lythgoe has formally stepped down from day-to-day activity at Tudor Roof Tiles. From 2001 when he arrived at Tudor to manage the production and bring technical experience, Paul built up the current team who's high level of skills and customer focus are recognised and admired within the industry. "Tudor and it's staff have a very special place in my life" says Paul "and I know that going forward, the Company will continue to offer handmade roof tiles second to non, as a result of the hard work and dedication of the staff at all levels" "I am proud to have been a part of the Tudor 'family' over the past 20 years, and thank you all". Tomasz Solnica steps up to Managing Director at Tudor after acting as Deputy since January. Paul will continue to be a Director and shareholder at Tudor, and has recently been elected as Chairman of the Roof Tile Association. Special thanks to Lucy, Nikki, Lawrence, Will and all for a great send-off, and thanks to Lucy for making a superb 'roof-tile' cake! [Back to the journal](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/journal/) ## More from the journal - [4 May 2025A Legacy in Every TileAt Tudor Roof Tiles, the soul of our handmade products lies not only in the clay and kilns but in the hands and eyes…](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/journal/legacy-every-tile/) - [30 April 2025New for 2025 - English Oak Blend & English Dark Oak Blend —Made in England using traditional techniques and Etruria Marl clay, this collection was specifically developed to meet…](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/journal/new-2025-english-oak-blend-english/) - [31 January 2025Jo Mills takes up Specifications & Business Development role atWhen it comes to handmade clay roof tiles, few people have the knowledge, experience, and passion that Jo brings to…](https://www.tudorrooftiles.co.uk/journal/jo-mills-takes-specifications-business-development/)