Geberit has announced that Mark Larden, MD for the UK & Ireland, will retire on 30th September 2025, following a distinguished career spanning over 4 decades in the UK bathroom and plumbing industry.
Larden has worked for a number of market leading brands and joined Geberit in 2000. He went on to become the MD for UK & Ireland in 2008 and under his leadership, the business has grown into a £100million operation employing more than 150 people in the UK and Ireland.
Mark Larden said: “I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most respected names in the bathroom industry, but what really stands out for me is the journey we’ve taken at Geberit. When we entered the UK market in 1999, the brand was virtually unknown. Today, Geberit is recognised as one of the leading players in the concealed cisterns, pressing technology, and shower toilet sector."
Geberit has confirmed that Andy Lever, pictured, currently national sales director for projects, will succeed Larden as MD on 1st July 2025, with a structured 3-month handover period ensuring a smooth transition. Lever has worked at Geberit for 14 years, working directly alongside Larden on the executive board.
Commenting on Andy Lever’s appointment, Larden said: “Geberit couldn’t have chosen a better person to take the reins. Andy is incredibly knowledgeable, deeply respected across the industry, and well liked by our customers. I have complete confidence in him and the leadership team to take the business forward – building on the momentum of the past 26 years. In many ways, our UK journey is just getting started.”
