Builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation is urging the government to introduce targeted measures to galvanise the market and tackle the malaise in the housebuilding sector. The rallying call was made at the organisation’s annual Parliamentary Reception, where attending MPs included The Rt Hon Caroline Nokes, Deputy Speaker …
Read More »BMF to seek new CEO as Newcomb moves to Executive Chair role
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 …
Read More »BMF CEO treasures FEST role
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 …
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