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Natural stone expertise built on 35 years of technical, commercial and global sourcing experience

UK-based independent consultant in natural stone sourcing, technical assessment, supplier evaluation, and supply chain development

Deep Technical Roots

35 Years of Experience

20 Years at Marshalls PLC

Global Supply Chain Expertise

Strategic Expertise

Natural stone, quarrying, sourcing and technical assessment

Senior leadership across natural stone operations and sourcing

Global supplier development and assessment expert

Geology, product quality, supplier capability and business strategy

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Natural Stone Sourcing

​Identifying the right stone from the right supplier - quality, geology, and supply chain aligned

End-to-End Stone Consultancy

Supplier and Factory Assessment

Reviewing supplier capability, production standards, packaging, quality control and reliability

Technical Product Assessment

Independent evaluation of dimensional stone products for performance and suitability

Quality Control Inspections

Setting and monitoring standards for product consistency, packaging, and delivery

Complaint Investigation

Independent expert review of stone product failures, disputes, and defect claims

Responsible Procurement

Sustainability, ethical sourcing, and compliance guidance for natural stone supply

1987 – 1989

Geotechnical Engineer

British Coal Opencast

1989 – 2001

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Operations Manager

Regional Business Manager
Cemex (formerly RMC)

2001 - 2014

Managing Director, Natural Stone

Marshalls PLC

2014 – 2022

Natural Stone Sourcing Director

Marshalls PLC

2022 – Now
2023 – Present

Natural Stone Consultant

Stonestry

Rory Kendrik Potrait.webp

A Natural Stone Expert with Technical Depth and Commercial Experience

I started my career in geotechnical engineering - understanding the ground beneath quarries, not just the stone above. That technical foundation has shaped everything since: over a decade at RMC managing quarrying and extraction operations, then more than 20 years at Marshalls PLC, including serving as Managing Director of Marshalls Natural Stone, before moving into a Natural Stone Sourcing Director role to lead international supply chain and sourcing strategy ahead of establishing his own consultancy.

 

Today I work independently, helping clients across the UK and internationally select, assess, and source natural stone with confidence. I combine geological expertise, hands-on operational experience, and commercial leadership in a way that few consultants can.

Qualifications and Credentials
  • BSc Applied Earth Science

  • MSc Hydrogeology / Engineering Geology

  • Master of Business Administration

  • Former Geotechnical Engineer

Career Timeline
ABOUT ME
What best describes your need?

Let's talk about your project.

Free initial consultation.

Whether you're sourcing natural stone for the first time, dealing with a supplier issue, or need an independent technical view, I'm happy to have an initial conversation.

Contact

rory.kendrick@rkstoneservices.com

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