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Corporate Announcement
RBH Group, a leading European distributor of chemicals and functional minerals, is pleased to
announce a series of strategic leadership changes and organisational enhancements, effective 1
September 2025. These developments are designed to strengthen our market position and support
continued growth across the UK and the European Union.
Leadership Transitions
Brendan Pope, our Managing Director, will transition from his current role to become Managing
Director of Ransom Naturals, a sister company within the O’Brien Group. After five years based in
Manchester, this move enables Brendan to be closer to his home in the South of England and enjoy
an improved work-life balance, while continuing to contribute to the success of the wider O’Brien
Group.
We thank Brendan for his outstanding leadership and invaluable contributions over the past five
years, during which RBH has achieved significant growth and transformation. We wish him every
success in his new role.
Ralf Schueler, currently Commercial Director, has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).
Ralf joined RBH in 2024, bringing extensive industry experience from senior leadership positions at
Akzo Nobel and Sika. In his new role, he will report directly to the board and lead RBH’s commercial
strategy and operational execution across all markets.
We are also delighted to welcome Phil Didlick to the RBH management team as Chief Financial
Officer (CFO) — a newly created position. Phil has served as a board member of our parent
company, the O’Brien Group, for over 15 years and brings a wealth of financial and strategic
expertise to guide RBH through its next phase of growth.
Brendan’s transition has created a valuable opportunity to broaden and strengthen our leadership
team. These appointments bring additional knowledge, experience, and capability to better serve
our principals and customers while driving the next phase of business development.
Organisational Enhancements
To further strengthen our market presence and deliver greater value, RBH is introducing a new
market-focused structure:
– Business Managers will take responsibility for defined market clusters.
– Additional Market Managers will be recruited to expand coverage across the UK and EU.
This evolution aligns our commercial structure more closely with market needs, enabling RBH to
enhance responsiveness, build deeper relationships, and accelerate growth.
These changes mark an exciting new chapter for RBH. By reinforcing our leadership team and
aligning our structure with our strategic priorities, we are positioning the business for sustained
growth and long-term success.
We thank our employees, principals, and customers for their continued trust and support as we
move forward together.
Ralf Schueler
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
RBH Ltd
ralf.schueler@rbhltd.com
+44 (0)161 938 3000