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John Newcomb, currently CEO of builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation is to step up to the new role of Executive Chairman from October 1, as the organisation recruits a new CEO. The new Executive Chair role replaces the existing non-executive position, and will combine governance responsibilities with …

Builders merchant group IBMG, one the largest in the South of England, has appointed Matthew Parker as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Parker was most recently managing director of Wolseley Group’s Infrastructure division; prior to this he was managing director of Travis Perkins’ TF Solutions division, and previously held numerous …

Heating multi-tech manufacturer Worcester Bosch has today (December 18) announced that its CEO, Carl Arntzen, will be retiring in early 2026. He will be succeeded by current sales & marketing director, Jo Shepherd, who has been with the business on its legal board since 2022. Arntzen, who has held the …

Pavestone UK, the manufacturer of landscaping materials, and structural building products for the housebuilding sector, has appointed Alex McLeod as the group’s new chief executive officer. He will report to the shareholders through outgoing CEO, Jon Layton, who continues as executive board lead director, helping to shape long-term strategy. As …

Industry charity The Rainy Day Trust has appointed Anna Skeats as its new chief executive officer, following the retirement of Bryan Clover, who held the position for a decade. Skeats joins with over 20 years of leadership experience across the NHS, public health, corporate, and charity sectors, with a proven …

Lawsons has appointed Allun Pittingale as chief executive officer. Pittingale’s industry experience  includes five years with the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) most recently as COO, four years at Travis Perkins plc as regional managing director, and five years at Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, culminating as operations director. Pittingale says …

Knightsbridge, the electrical supplier, has announced the appointment of Dave Dawkins as chief executive officer. Dawkins joins the business with over 30 years of industry experience, spanning senior roles in international markets, strategic planning, and supply chain management. Dawkins said: “I’m absolutely delighted to join Knightsbridge as CEO. It’s a …

Kevin Williams has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of builders merchants organisation the National Merchant Buying Society (NMBS). Williams, who brings with him over 30 years of experience across the building materials and construction distribution sectors, will join the group on August 1. His experience includes leadership …

With the announcement earlier this year that CEO Bryan Clover is to take a well-earned retirement from the role, industry charity The Rainy Day Trust, is seeking a replacement to step in to the role and steer the charity through its next chapter. It is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic …

Gavin Slark is to join builders merchant group Travis Perkins from the beginning of next year. He is currently CEO of  SIG, a role he moved to from Grafton Group, where he spent 11 years. Between 2006 and 2011, Slark was chief executive of plumbers’ merchant BSS Group before its …