LONDON: Epwin Group Plc, a key player in the building products industry, has announced upcoming changes to its leadership. Andrew Eastgate will retire as Chairman and step down from the Board after a decade of service, effective after the AGM on May 21, 2024. Succeeding him is Stephen Harrison, who joined the Board in November 2022 and brings over two decades of experience from Forterra plc.

Additionally, Kathy Callaghan has been appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director, bringing her extensive HR expertise from Rotork Plc and other senior roles to the Epwin Board.

Andrew Eastgate, Chairman of Epwin, commented: “I am delighted to welcome Kathy to the Board and look forward to the valuable contribution I am sure she will make, drawing from her years of experience in substantial multi-site manufacturing businesses.

For me, it has been a great pleasure to see the development of the Group over the last ten years, particularly, the expansion of its range of products and materials, as well as the successful integration of acquisitions and consolidation of its operations. 

I see the business as well placed for the future, with a strong balance sheet, low debt and an experienced management team.  When I step down at the AGM, I will be ably succeeded by Stephen as Chairman and I wish him, the Board and the Group continued success in the future.” 

Jon Bednall, CEO of Epwin, commented: “I am very pleased to welcome Kathy to the Board and look forward to her contribution. 

At the same time, and on behalf of the Board and the Group, I extend our grateful thanks to Andrew for his dedicated service as Chairman and for the enormous contribution he has made to the development of the Group in the time since the IPO. 

He has led the Board with wisdom, integrity and pragmatism, ensuring the highest standards of governance and will be a tough act to follow.”

Epwin Group has acquired Poly-Pure for initial consideration of £15 million