Staedtler Names Thomas Randrup as New UK Managing Director
Staedtler has announced the appointment of Thomas Randrup as its new UK managing director, effective 6 October 2025. With a strong background in the toy and hobby industry, Thomas has held senior leadership positions at Tactic Games, Schleich UK, The Hobby Company, and Revell. His wealth of experience in adjacent creative industries positions him well to drive Staedtler’s UK operations, focusing on strengthening its commercial strategy, market positioning, and customer engagement across the creative and education markets.
Welcoming him to the role, Staedtler’s regional director for EMEA, Philip Wesolowski, highlighted Thomas’s proven track record in delivering business growth and his alignment with Staedtler’s “Go Beyond” strategy. Thomas expressed his excitement about joining such an iconic brand, sharing his eagerness to meet the UK team and build on the company’s legacy of innovation and creativity. His appointment signals an exciting new chapter for Staedtler UK as it looks to expand its influence in both education and the wider creative industries.