Locally owned and managed retailers and builders merchants, Romerils, have started the new year with a new appointment to the Board of Directors.
Kim Royle (pictured) has been promoted to the board, as HR Director, having previously held the role of Head of People Services.
Kim joined Romerils in 2016 as MR Manager, and in 2018 was appointed to the Senior Management team as Head of People Services, before becoming Romerils first female director in their 75-year history.
After completing her education in Jersey, Kim pursued an undergraduate degree at Cardiff University. She then earned an MSc in Human Resource Management from the University of Brighton. In 2024, Kim furthered her qualifications by obtaining the Institute of Directors’ ‘Certificate in Company Direction.’
Romerils Managing Director, Steve Jewell said: “With Kim’s ability, drive, character and vision, this exciting and very deserved appointment further strengthens and diversifies our board of directors to meet future challenges and opportunities in Jersey”.
Kim, who has also recently become Chair of the Sponsorship Sub Committee of the IOD Jersey Branch, said about her appointment: “I’m honoured and excited to step into the role of HR Director at Romerils. It’s been a brilliant journey so far, and I’m truly grateful for the trust and support from everyone here. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with our amazing Romerils team to build on our strong, people-centric foundations and achieve great things together.”
