SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Big River Industries (ASX: BRI) announces current Big River Industries executive, John Lorente will be appointed to the CEO role and Director effective 1 March 2023.

John Lorente joined Big River Industries in early 2018 and is currently an Executive General Manager. John has been employed in the building products sector over a long and successful career and will begin his new role as CEO of the Group with a detailed and thorough understanding of the company.

John will begin the transition from his existing role immediately and will work closely over the coming months with the out-going CEO to conclude the FY23 half-year result processes and presentations.

Malcolm Jackman, Chair of Big River Industries congratulated John on his successful appointment and said, “The Board and I are pleased with the thorough process we have just concluded and are delighted to be appointing John to this role. John has an extremely successful track record with Big River over almost five years and his understanding of our business and the broader industry is comprehensive. He is well-known and respected by the Board, co-workers, and external partners, and he will be a tremendous person to enhance our existing proven strategy and continue our successes. We are extremely happy with this outcome and look forward to supporting John over the coming months and beyond.”