Former Viking and Arco exec Simon Brooks is now leading the UK Safety business at RS Group.
Brooks has announced his appointment as Managing Director and General Manager at RS Safety Solutions, based near Hull. RS launched its Safety Solutions division in 2022, combining the Needlers and Liscombe businesses – acquired in 2020 and 2021 respectively – with its existing PPE capabilities.
Brooks has experience of the safety category after working at Arco as Chief Commercial Officer for 18 months in 2024-2025.
