Leadership transition at Celsus UK as founder steps down
After more than two decades at the helm of Celsus UK, founder Paul Baker has stepped down, handing leadership of the business to his son, Mark Baker.
Paul, who established the Poole-based distributor in 2002, has built Celsus into a recognised distributor of car audio, marine audio and electronics. A year ago, Paul’s eldest son, Mark, stepped into the role of managing director, ensuring a smooth handover and continuity for customers, suppliers, and partners.
Mark is excited to build on the strong foundations laid by Paul, taking the business forward.
Mark says his focus will be on building the business further while retaining the personal service and customer commitment that has defined Celsus since its inception.
Mark Baker says: “I am proud to be taking the business forward with the help of my youngest brother Josh and our fantastic team. Many positive lessons have been learnt from Paul’s leadership in the company that will help shape the next evolution of the business. A huge thank you to Paul and “cheers” to an enjoyable retirement.”
Paul, meanwhile, is retiring to spend more time sailing, a long-standing passion.
Paul Baker adds: “I would like to thank all our supply partners and customers for their tremendous loyalty over the past 20 years. This has truly been the most exciting and rewarding chapter of my career, filled with memories I will always treasure.”
In August 2025, Celsus UK also named Tony Smyth as business development account manager.
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