new md takes the helm at contracting division

Kevin’s promotion into this role follows more than two years with the company. He joined the business as Regional Director for the South in 2022, managing ten Asphalt plants and the southern contracting business. Since April last year he has had overall responsibility for the Contracting division and its circa 400 employees.

Taking up the Managing Director role will now see Kevin lead on the business’ strategy development, maintaining key customer relationships with National Highways and other tier one and two contractors, as well as ensuring strict compliance to sustainability targets.

Holcim UK is a leader in sustainable construction, with clear and specific 2025 goals focussed on decarbonisation, nature, circular economy and people and communities.

With a proven track record in a career spanning more than 25 years, Kevin has consistently led improvements in profit margins and operational efficiency, successfully mobilised high-profile contracts and implemented strategic cultural and operational changes.

Commenting on his new role, Kevin said: “I’m delighted to have taken up the role of Managing Director for Holcim UK's Contracting business and stepping up to the Executive Committee. Having joined the company two years ago, I can already see the incredible work we offer to our customers, not only in the services and products we provide, but doing so sustainably.

“To work for a company that has such a clear desire to do better for the planet, in a traditionally carbon-intensive industry is really exciting, and there’s so many strides we can take in the Contracting business especially to lower our carbon footprint in our transportation and the products we supply. I’m thrilled to be on this journey with them.”

Lee Sleight, Chief Executive Officer for Holcim UK, said: “Kevin has a proven track record in leading the operations for a number of high-profile companies, and at the same time demonstrating significant growth and improved profit margins. Since joining us in 2022 he has shown incredible leadership skills and strategic thinking and is so very deserving of his promotion to Managing Director for our Contracting business. 

"I look forward to working with him closer as he joins the Executive Committee at an incredible time of growth for the business."

Holcim UK is one of the UK’s leading national surfacing contractors, with over 85 years of experience delivering asphalt and hydraulically bound pavement solutions to projects nationwide.