by Holly Chapman | 22 Jan 26 | News, Supplier News
Marshalls has released its full year trading update as Simon Bourne is appointed in new chief executive officer (CEO).
Amongst an increase in revenue across building products, roofing products and the Group, landscaping products’ revenue has dropped by 1%.
By 31 December 2025, landscaping products’ revenue was £266m, down from £268m in 2024.
As Marshalls continues to enforce the landscaping products improvement plan, “it should result in volume and market share growth,” says the Group.
New CEO, Simon Bourne, comments on the trading report:
Marshalls delivered a resilient performance, evidenced by a return to revenue growth despite the challenging market backdrop, and delivering profits in-line with the market’s expectations. We have made good progress with our ‘Transform and Grow’ strategy and with an increased focus on execution, I am confident that the Group is well positioned to benefit from a market recovery and structural growth drivers over the medium term.”
Marshalls will announce its results for the year ended 31 December on 16 March 2026.
by Holly Chapman | 05 Sep 25 | News, Supplier News
Timber, building, fencing and landscaping merchant, Lawsons Group has appointed Allun Pittingale as its new chief executive officer (CEO).
Pittingale joins Lawsons after five years acting as chief operating officer at Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG). Before this, he worked at Travis Perkins as regional managing director and five years at Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery as operations director.
The newly appointed CEO looks forward to the next chapter, adding:
“This business has thrived through four generations of Lawson family ownership, and I’m proud to play my part in continuing that legacy – carrying forward the tradition of family values and professional service that has stood the test of time.”
Pittingale will be overseeing Lawsons as it boasts 35 branches under seven brands, over 700 staff and a dedicated steel fabrication plant.
by Holly Chapman | 09 Apr 25 | News
idverde UK appoints Aidan Bell as new CEO, he will be joining the company on 12 May this year.
Current CEO, Terry Woodhouse, will step down on 9 May after leading the business since October 2024.
With leadership experience in building services, facilities management and outsourcing, Bell most recently acted as chief operating officer at ISS Facilities Services. He comments:
“I am very proud, and indeed honoured, to be given the opportunity to lead idverde UK. It’s clear that the business already provides exceptional services throughout the UK and is well-placed for future growth.”
While Terry helped to finalise plans for growth within the company, Bell will continue to push this forward as he steps into his role next month.
by Holly Chapman | 02 Apr 25 | News
Jason Knights succeeds Simon Morrish as CEO of Ground Control as part of the company’s three-year growth plan.
Previously acting as managing director, Knights has grown the company from £120m to a projected £225m in revenue in 2025/26.
The announcement comes as part of the company’s broader leadership transition. Knights comments:
“Ground Control’s success is built on the hard work, dedication and expertise of our people and field teams, while being bold in doing the right thing for our people, planet and sustainable growth.”
Simon Morrish will be stepping down from the CEO role, transitioning to non-executive chairman. He will succeed Martin Leu who is leaving after six years.
Morrish says these transitions represent a “natural progression for the business”. Marcus Watson and Melissa Hungerford will also be leaving the company.
Fellow new board member Lisa Blakey comes in after 18 months as group HR director, and new chief financial officer Martin Nilsson replaces Freddie Wepener.
These transitions come as part of a company goal to promote internally. Blakey says:
“We’re creating a high-performing culture that breaks the traditional mould of industry stereotypes, with transparent career paths and a goal of 80% internal promotions over the next three years.”
Investing in new technology and people development, Knights says he is confident the expansion in both service lines and geography will see the business scale turnover over £300m over the next three years.
by Bethany Vann | 15 Jun 23 | News, Topics
Sue Morgan is stepping down as CEO of the Landscape Institute after two years in the role.
Morgan joined the Landscape Institute (LI) in July 2021 from the Design Council as interim CEO, bringing more than 20 years’ experience in the built and natural environment. She has returned to multidisciplinary consultancy firm Around the Block as director.
Sue Morgan says: “As a greenspace and built environment professional that is passionate about place and tackling the climate crisis, my time at the LI has been exciting and fulfilling. I have been very lucky to have worked with such a dedicated and committed LI staff team and privileged to have worked alongside the excellent Board and Advisory Council, who have offered me insight and support.
“I am now keen to continue my work in helping to deliver education and skills for a new and diverse generation, long- term stewardship for green infrastructure, and new finance models.”
During Morgan’s tenure at the LI she has overseen the delivery and development of a varied portfolio of project and programs, including spearheading delegations at national and international conferences, granting the LI an authoritative position among upper echelon investors, developers and government agencies.
Morgan has also been credited with strengthening the LI’s internal expertise and sectorial knowledge through persistent emphasis on membership, education and communications at recruitment and investment level.
Immediate past president Jane Findlay says: “We are sad to see Sue leave the LI. Over the past two years she has brought a special level of experience and expertise to our institution at a time when the work of our members has never been more relevant to the global challenges, we all face.
“We know how passionate Sue is about these issues and we look forward to seeing her bring her energy and insight to new endeavours in this ever more important context. We wish her well for the future.”
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