LONDON, UK: Speedy Hire Plc announced that Dan Evans will join the Board as Chief Executive with effect from 1 October 2022.

On 11 May 2022 Speedy announced that, after seven years with the Company, Russell Down would be retiring as Chief Executive.

Dan Evans is currently Chief Operating Officer and has been with Speedy for 14 years. In his current role Dan is responsible for the Group’s operational performance in the UK and Ireland including sales, business development and marketing.

Russell Down will step down from the Board and his role as Chief Executive on 30 September 2022. In accordance with his contractual term he will remain employed by Speedy until 10 May 2023 ensuring an effective transition.

David Shearer, Chairman, said: “I am pleased that after a thorough recruitment process supported by external consultants that Dan Evans has been appointed as Chief Executive. Dan knows our customers and the business well, has performed exceptionally as Chief Operating Officer, and has been integral to the development of our strategy with Russell and the Board. I look forward to working closely with Dan on the continuing execution of this growth strategy.

I would like to thank Russell once again for his significant contribution as Chief Executive and wish him well for the future.”