REHAU leadership changes: Key figures transitioning

REHAU Windows UK has announced a series of structural leadership changes to its senior management team in line with its ambitious Vision and Strategy 2030 plan, taking effect from June 2026.

Most notably, after 38 years’ service, Martin Hitchin has decided to retire from his role of CEO REHAU and Executive Vice President Window Solutions Northern Europe.

Martin will continue as Chairman of the REHAU board, and will also act as a senior advisor focusing on development of the company’s commercial windows strategy, strategic partner relationships and continued leadership of trade associations British Plastics Federation (BPF) and Recovinyl.

Taking the helm in REHAU‘s Windows Solution sub-group will be Russell Hand who joined REHAU in 1999 and as of 1 June 2026 will become Executive Vice President Windows Solutions Northern Europe, and a member of the REHAU board.

Russell will reportedly help grow the UK business while strengthening relationships with regional partners and reinforcing REHAU Window Solutions as a long‑term partner to the trade.

Barry Gilligan will take on the expanded role of National Sales Director Window Solutions UK and Ireland, and will join the REHAU board, leading the sales organisation with a clear focus on customer success and sustainable growth.

Finally, Matthew Baker, Finance Director, who joined REHAU in 2008, will take up the additional role of UK Country Manager. As a long-standing member of the REHAU board, Matthew will have responsibility for compliance and legal matters as well as ensuring strong governance across all REHAU‘s UK sub-groups as the business continues to grow.  

REHAU says these appointments reflect the collective confidence in the experience, leadership and commitment of this team

Martin commented: “Throughout my time at REHAU, the business has been built on stability, long‑term thinking, and doing the right thing for our customers and our people. I am extremely proud of the leadership team around me, whose experience and commitment have been central to our success.

“As the business moves into the next chapter with Vision and Strategy 2030, I have every confidence in both the strategy and, most importantly, the colleagues who will take it forward.”

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