Read the latest magazine Industry News People New Sales and Marketing Director for Hambleside Danelaw 1 May 2025 ROOFING ANCILLARIES manufacturer Hambleside Danelaw has appointed Neil Brown as its new Sales and Marketing Director. He takes over the role from Ian Weakford who is retiring. Neil joined Hambleside Danelaw (HDL) as National Sales Manager in 2015, continuing a “highly commendable career” in the industry. After nearly ten years with Hambleside Danelaw, the company says Neil is now in a prime position to continue Ian’s hard work. Early Retirement Ian joined the company in 2012, implementing and overseeing many positive changes. On announcing his early retirement, Ian said: “I’ve had a very rewarding career at HDL, having led a tremendous team, achieving so much through some extraordinary times. Neil was the obvious successor to me; I’m confident that he will bring new vision and energy to the role that will take the company onto greater things.” The Hambleside Danelaw team says they “wish Ian a long, happy and enjoyable retirement”. >> Read more about Hambleside Danelaw in the news Previous article Fragile Roof Death Wholly Avoidable says JudgeNext article Boat House Renovation Benefits from ‘Intuitive’ A Proctor Group Membranes Share article You may also like View all News Industry News +1 25 September 2026 Just a Quarter of Life-Critical Fire Defects Fixed in Social Housing Since 2017 Health & Safety +2 25 September 2026 Warning Issued as ‘Deadly’ Roof Sheet Freebie Offers Put Lives at Risk Health & Safety +2 25 September 2026 Two Construction Firms Fined Following Design Change Failure Industry News +2 24 September 2026 Industry Calls for Stronger SME Support to Turn Vocational GCSEs into Careers Sign Up to Roofing Today Stay up to date with all of the latest news from Roofing Today by signing up to our weekly Bulletins… Sign Up Today Get in Touch Check out the latest issue 126 September-October 2026 View Now Past Issues Get in Touch