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Glen Ford – is well-known for his thought-provoking analysis of key market trends. Well-researched and authoritative, Glen provides depth and rigour to market analysis. He provides informed and unbiased views on key issues. Glen started his career as a management trainee in the construction sector. He has 14 years experience of managing operations and has a thorough understanding of corporate and business management. He completed an MBA in 1997 and went on to spend six years working as part of the corporate team for a blue-chip materials supplier, working on market analysis and M&A activity. Since forming his own consultancy in 2004, he has worked with a number of clients, including Tarmac, Hanson, Aggregate Industries, Creagh Concrete, British Precast, Lafarge Aggregates UK and Pegler Yorkshire Group. Contact: glen.ford@hobsonford.co.uk or mobile: 07725 603063 |
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Mike Aves – a proven track record in sales and marketing across the heavy building materials sector. This included working as National Accounts Director for Aggregate Industries, reporting to the Group CEO, where he grew national accounts by £20m over 3 years. Mike has an excellent understanding of UK heavyside markets and has worked closely with a number of clients, helping them to deliver significant improvements in sales and market growth. Contact: mike.aves@hobsonford.co.uk or mobile: 07702 632681 |
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Frank Gaiger – has a wide range of business experience, including finance, commercial and people management. Frank has worked at senior levels in the construction sector in FD, MD and Commercial Director posts across his working career. This has included FD of a £80m p.a. business and Regional Director a £60m p.a. business. Frank has worked in many markets, including fastners, bricks, blocks and masonry products. Frank is a people person, understands commerical management and how to run a profitable and successful business. Contact: frank.gaiger@hobsonford.co.uk or mobile: 07885 596612 |
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Colin Marshall - has over 30 years experience in the building industry working as a Technical Manager in a major Building Products plc. Colin started his career with a HND in Building and Construction and then held a number of senior technical posts within building products. Colin has an in-depth knowledge of building construction methods, building regulations, design codes and sustainability issues, including BREEAM and Code for Sustainable Homes. Contact: colin.marshall@hobsonford.co.uk or mobile: 07702 153697 |
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| Peter
Whittle |
Peter has
held P&L responsibility for multi-million
turnover businesses and has had key roles covering sales, marketing,
M&A and operations. Peter was a Board Director and Head of Strategy
for Tarmac Group Limited.
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| Frank Wright | Frank has a thorough understanding of corporate management, having spent some 35 in HR and as a senior executive in the UK construction sector. Whilst Frank's background is in HR, his interest and expertise lies in corporate management and he brings a good deal of insight into market strategies and alignment of businesses to changing markets. |
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| Mike
Rigby |
Mike runs
MRA Marketing which helps construction, building material, home improvement
companies and markets grow. He helped
establish sustainable growth at Dulux Paints (ICI), was Marketing
Director for Bowater Zenith Windows and held senior positions in
the windows and builders' merchant sector.
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| Chris Bywater | Chris is Managing Director of First City, a property consultancy focused on working with clients to unlock the value of their interests in land and property. Chris has direct interest in the planning system and works closely with land owners, financial instiutions, social housing companies, local authorities and builders. | |
