Unusual Industries Announces Finance Leadership Transition

2nd October 2025

Unusual Industries Ltd today announced a planned transition in its senior financial leadership. Mark Wylie has been appointed Finance Director, and will fully succeed Brian Rose, following his distinguished service in the role since 1988.
 
Brian will not be stepping away entirely. In a move that reflects his ongoing commitment to the company, he will continue to support Unusual Rigging’s success 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 closely with Brian, gaining an in-depth 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.”
 
This transition reflects Unusual Rigging’s ongoing commitment to ethical business practices and succession planning as a core part of its leadership development strategy. By nurturing talent internally, preparing future leaders in advance, and ensuring fairness and accountability throughout the process, the company safeguards continuity, minimises disruption, and maintains the high standards its clients have come to expect.