10 July 2024
Travis Perkins plc: Directorate
change
Pursuant to Listing Rule 9.6.11 Travis Perkins plc (“Group or
Company”) makes the following announcement.
Chief Executive Officer
appointment
Travis Perkins plc is pleased to
announce that following an extensive and rigorous search process,
Pete Redfern has been appointed as a Director of the Company and
Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) with effect from 16 September 2024.
Pete succeeds Nick Roberts, who will step down as CEO and from the
Board on the same day.
Pete brings over
two decades of leadership, operational and finance experience in
the
construction
sector, including 14 years as Group Chief Executive of Taylor
Wimpey plc until 2022. During his time at Taylor Wimpey, Pete
oversaw the transformation of the company into one of the largest
housebuilders in the UK, and its elevation to the FTSE 100,
restructuring the Group post its merger, building a strong
financial position after the global financial crisis, refocusing
the company on its UK operations and delivering a strategy that
created significant shareholder value through a focus on organic
growth. Alongside his sector experience, Pete also benefits from a
deep understanding of Travis Perkins Group, having served on the
Board as a Non-Executive Director for nine years to September
2023.
Jez Maiden,
Interim Chair, commented:
“I am delighted
that Pete Redfern will be joining Travis Perkins as CEO. Pete
brings a combination of deep sector knowledge, operational delivery
capability, commercial acumen and listed company expertise. He is
focused on operational rigour and driving a performance culture,
prioritising customers, quality and people. He has demonstrated his
skills in managing costs, margins and cash generation, complemented
by a rigorous approach to capital allocation.
“Pete joins at
an important time for the Group as we focus on improving
profitability and enhancing cash generation, as well as
accelerating changes to our operating model to create a simpler,
more efficient business. I am confident that, together with Duncan
Cooper, Chief Financial Officer, the executive leadership team will
accelerate the ongoing transformation of the Group and deliver
strong shareholder returns.
“I would like to
thank Nick Roberts for his leadership of and dedication to Travis
Perkins as CEO over the last five years. Nick has led the
modernisation and simplification of the Group, whilst navigating a
challenging trading environment, and we wish him every success in
the future.”
Pete Redfern
commented:
“It is a
privilege to become the next Chief Executive Officer of Travis
Perkins. In addition to my time as a Non-Executive Director, I have
operated as both a customer of, and a supplier to the Group and
have a strong sense of its inherent potential. My initial focus
will be on implementing and adding to the actions already underway
to improve operational execution and increase the focus on
efficiency and cash generation, whilst also starting to develop the
Group's strategy for the years ahead.
“I am looking
forward to working with Geoff, Duncan and the Board, together with
all colleagues across the Group, to position us for the
opportunities our changing environment will offer and to drive
significant value for our shareholders.”
There is no
further information to be disclosed in respect of Pete Redfern
under paragraphs 9.6.13 (1) to (6) of the Listing Rules.
This
announcement contains inside information for the purposes of
Article 7 of EU
Regulation
596/204 (which forms part of domestic UK law pursuant to the
European Union
(Withdrawal) Act
2018) and has been authorised for release by Robin Miller General
Counsel and Company Secretary.
Enquiries:
Travis Perkins
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FGS Global
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Matt Worster
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Faeth Birch / Jenny Davey / James Gray
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+44 (0) 7990 088548
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+44 (0) 207 251 3801
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matt.worster@travisperkins.co.uk
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TravisPerkins@fgsglobal.com
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Remuneration disclosure
Pete will
receive an annual salary of £760,000, set taking into account his
significant prior
experience. Pete
will also be eligible for annual bonus and Restricted Share Plan
(“RSP”) awards at the same level as the current incumbent. Pete
will receive an RSP award and a pro-rata annual bonus in respect of
2024. There are no forfeited awards from previous employment to be
bought out.
Further detail
will be set out in the 2024 Directors’ Remuneration
Report.