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 John Newcomb, CEO of the BMF,  has been elected as the first Treasurer of FEST, the European Federation of the Sanitary and Heating Wholesale Trade, which represents national trade associations and major merchant groups across Europe. The new role underscores the growing size and influence of the pan-European trade body, which …

NMBS’s CEO, Chris Hayward, has announced his plans to step down from his current role in early 2026, following a 47-year career at NMBS. Hayward started his career with NMBS in 1977 as an office junior – a position which at the time was the equivalent of a modern-day apprentice. …

Travis Perkins has appointed Pete Redfern as its new chief executive and Geoff Drabble as chair designate; Redfern will take on the role from September 16, when Nick Roberts steps down. Redfern has two decades of experience across a variety of roles in the construction sector and was previously a …

Chair of the Board of Travis Perkins PLC, Jasmine Whitbread, has announced her decision to step down as a director of the company and as chair. Whitbread will leave her role at the close of business on May 31 2024 when Jez Maiden, senior independent director, will take over the …

Travis Perkins chief executive Nick Roberts is stepping down after five years in the role. Roberts has said he will remain in the role until a successor is found. “Travis Perkins is a great company with a talented team and I have been privileged to serve as CEO for the …

Independent merchant buying group h&b has appointed a new CEO, Peter Fletcher. Although he joined a plumbing & heating merchant in Nottingham at 16, he has spent the majority of his career on the manufacturing sector. Recently he was Divisional sales director with Genuit Group Residential Division, aka Polypipe. That, …

Forterra has appointed Neil Ash as Chief Executive Officer designate from 3rd April 2023. This appointment follows the announcement earlier this year that Stephen Harrison would be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer during the first half of 2023, allowing time both to commission the new Desford brick factory and …

John Newcomb CEO of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) is set to be the next President of Ufemat, the European Association of National Builders Merchants Associations and Manufacturers.  His candidature for the Presidency was unanimously accepted during the Ufemat committee meeting on 13 April, to be confirmed at the Ufemat …