LONDON,UK: Speedy Hire Plc, the UK and Ireland’s leading provider of tools, specialist equipment and services, announced the appointment of Paul Rayner as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and executive director with effect from 1 July 2023.

Paul joined Speedy in the role of interim CFO with effect from 1 November 2022. His appointment to the permanent position follows a comprehensive recruitment process supported by external consultants. Paul is a Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants with over 25 years’ experience in senior financial roles including interim and permanent roles respectively on the main board of FTSE listed companies Avon Protection PLC and Chemring Group PLC.

Dan Evans, Chief Executive said: “I am pleased Paul is joining the Board as Chief Financial Officer on a permanent basis. He has settled in well during his time as an interim and will be invaluable in supporting the delivery of our new Velocity strategy.”