UK - Unusual Industries has announced ‘a planned transition’ in its senior financial leadership. Mark Wylie has been appointed finance director, and will fully succeed Brian Rose, following his service in the role since 1988.
Brian will not be stepping away entirely. He will continue to support Unusual Rigging in an advisory capacity remaining as a director, providing strategic guidance and insight to the leadership team.
Mark joined Unusual Rigging in 2022 as part of the company’s structured succession planning strategy, designed to ensure continuity and stability across key leadership positions. Over the past few years, he has worked alongside Brian, gaining an understanding of the company’s operations and financial strategy, and preparing for this next step in his career.
Reflecting on the transition, Mark said: “I am honoured to take on the role of finance director. The opportunity to work closely with Brian since I joined the company has been invaluable, and I look forward to building on the strong financial foundations he has established as we continue to evolve and grow.”
Brian added: “I have been finance director with Unusual for 37 years and in that time have seen it has grown from a small company to a worldwide group. I am proud of what we have achieved and have complete confidence in Mark’s ability to take the business forward. I will continue to support Unusual’s ongoing success”.
Tom Harper, managing director at Unusual, said: “After nearly four years of working alongside Brian, through periods of both significant challenge and rapid growth across the Unusual Group - including the expansion into Unusual Dubai, Unusual Arabia and Rope Assemblies - it has been encouraging to witness a smooth transition of financial leadership between Brian and Mark. I have full confidence in Mark’s ability to build on the strong foundations established under Brian’s tenure, while taking reassurance that Brian will continue to contribute his expertise and insight on a more strategic basis as and when required.”