The Board

Gavin joined SIG plc as an Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer on 1 February 2023.

Gavin was previously Chief Executive Officer at Grafton Group plc, the international building materials and DIY retailer, for 11 years from 2011. He also served as Group CEO of BSS Group plc, a leading UK distributor to specialist trades, including the plumbing, heating and construction sectors. Gavin has significant experience in senior leadership positions within the pan-European construction distribution sector and a demonstrated history of enhancing shareholder value in publicly listed companies.

Key strengths

Significant in-depth knowledge and years of experience in the distribution sector, shaping strategy and culture, product knowledge, leadership and management.

Andrew has been Non-Executive Chairman for SIG plc since November 2017.

Andrew has significant listed company board experience as Chairman and as a Non-Executive Director. He was previously Chairman at Eco Buildings Group plc, The Go-Ahead Group plc and Marshalls plc, and a Non-Executive Director of Northgate plc, AZ Electronic Materials SA and CSR plc. Andrew has held executive roles as Group Finance Director of RHM plc and CEO of Enodis plc. He has also held senior executive positions with Dalgety plc, Amersham International plc and Guinness plc. He has significant experience in managing and navigating challenging situations.

Key strengths

Substantial board, leadership, strategy, international and general management, corporate transaction, governance and accounting expertise.

Ian has been an Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of SIG plc since 1 July 2020.

Prior to joining SIG, Ian was Chief Financial Officer at Low & Bonar plc until its acquisition by the Freudenberg group. Before that, he was Chief Financial Officer of Labviva LLC, a US-based technology company. Ian spent a significant portion of his career at Smith & Nephew plc, where he held various senior finance positions in the UK, USA and Asia. Ian is a qualified chartered accountant and began his career at Ernst & Young LLP. Ian brings extensive UK and international financial and accounting expertise to the Board and to his role as Chief Financial Officer.

Key strengths

Broad global experience in a series of financial leadership roles. A strong track record in corporate transactions, driving change, accounting/finance and stakeholder engagement with significant international experience.

Alan has been an Independent Non-Executive Director for SIG plc since August 2018.

Alan has many years of leadership experience having served as a Chief Executive Officer at six companies: Tamar Energy Limited, Infinis plc, Jarvis plc, Dunlop Slazenger Group Ltd, Costain Group plc and Conder Group plc. He previously served as Chairman of Interserve Group Limited, Safestyle UK plc, Sepura plc, Flowgroup plc, Progressive Energy Ltd and the Consumer Council for Water.

Key strengths

Significant listed company Board experience. Accounting and finance, corporate transactions and extensive construction industry and turnaround experience in the UK and Europe.

Kath has been an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee for SIG plc since January 2021. Kath was appointed as Senior Independent Director in September 2023.

Kath has held senior roles at GlaxoSmithKline plc and AstraZeneca plc, she was previously the Group Human Resources Director of Rolls Royce plc and Ferguson plc and Chief Human Resources Officer of CRH plc. She has served as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of Renishaw plc, and Calisen plc. Kath has extensive experience in leadership positions across a range of businesses and a strong track record of chairing the remuneration committees of publicly listed companies.

Key strengths

Strong leadership and human resources experience across a range of businesses, transformation and change management, construction industry and international experience.

Bruno was appointed Non-Executive Director for SIG plc on 10 July 2020.

Bruno is an Operating Advisor to CD&R LLP and the Chairman and CEO of Entrepreneurs Partners LLP. He is a former Chairman of Diversey (USA) and Kloeckner Pentaplast (Germany). He has served as Managing Partner of 3i Plc Group, Operating Partner of CD&R where he played a pivotal role in the firm's investments in Brakes, as Chairman, and CEO in Culligan, Rexel and VWR. Bruno was president and COO of Ecolab Inc (USA), and President and CEO of Henkel Ecolab, Teroson Gmbh, VP Henkel Industrial Adhesives (Germany), and Chairman and CEO of SAIM (France). Bruno is a Knight of the Legion d’Honneur (France).

Key strengths

Deep industrial knowledge, corporate transactions, and extensive experience in driving and overseeing improved company performance.

Shatish was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee for SIG plc on 1 February 2021.

Shatish has over 25 years’ experience in senior public company finance roles across various sectors, including building materials, advanced electronics, engineering, general industrial, business services, construction and infrastructure. He also has extensive international experience including as a regional CFO in South America. He was previously Chief Financial Officer of Forterra plc and TT Electronics plc and also served as an alternative Non-Executive Director for Camelot Group plc and as a Public Member at Network Rail plc.

Key strengths

Strategy development and execution, performance improvement, financial management, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions. Sector experience of building materials, advanced electronics, general industrial, business services and infrastructure.

Gillian was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of SIG plc on 1 July 2019.

Gillian has had an extensive career in software, internet, digital media and mobile technology businesses and formerly had a broad executive career including being Chief Executive of real estate Propertyfinder.com until its acquisition by Zoopla, and 15 years with Microsoft, including three years as Managing Director of MSN UK. Gillian was previously a Non-Executive Director of NAHL Group plc, Pendragon PLC and of Dignity plc. Gillian brings a wealth of knowledge to the Board in digital, customer, brand and marketing.

Key strengths

Strong commercial acumen, strategic, change management, stakeholder engagement, customer and digital/technology experience, brand and marketing across a broad range of businesses.

Simon was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director of SIG plc on 1 July 2020 and is the Designated Non-Executive Director for Workforce Engagement.

Simon most recently served as a Non-Executive Director for Headlam Group plc. Simon has extensive experience in the construction sector having served on the Travis Perkins Executive Board and as CEO of Wickes. Prior to that, he worked at Walmart as Chief Operating Officer of Asda and served as CEO at Savola Group Middle East. He has previously held CEO positions for Tesco in Turkey and South Korea, where he lead the joint venture with Samsung. Before his role at Tesco South Korea, Simon served as Chief Commercial Officer for Tesco in central Europe.

Key strengths

Over 35 years’ experience leading international teams, building products distribution experience, change management, retail and distribution, marketing, technology/digital and stakeholder engagement experience, particularly in the workforce.

Diego was appointed Non-Executive Director of SIG plc on 4 May 2023.

Diego is a Managing Director of CD&R LLP. He holds a directorship in Wolseley, a CD&R portfolio company. Diego joined CD&R in 2017 and has played an instrumental role in CD&R’s investments in Westbury Street Holdings, Wolseley, UDG and the subsequent separation of UDG from Inizio and Sharp. Diego actively participates in the assessment of investment opportunities within the industrial and business services sectors. Prior to joining CD&R, he worked in the private equity division of Blackstone.

Key strengths

Diego possesses a wealth of sector-specific knowledge and has a track record in strategy development and corporate transactions. His expertise extends to driving and overseeing improvements in company performance.