LONDON - Travis Perkins (LON:TPK) plc announced the appointment of Gavin Slark as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective no later than January 1, 2026. The decision comes after a thorough search process by the company’s board.
Slark is currently the CEO of SIG plc, a position he has held since 2023. His extensive experience in the building materials and merchanting industry includes his tenure as CEO of Grafton Group plc from 2011 until the end of 2022. Prior to that, he served as CEO of The BSS Group plc, which was acquired by Travis Perkins, from 2006 to 2011.
Chair of the Board, Geoff Drabble, expressed confidence in the appointment, stating that Slark’s unparalleled sector experience and solid track record as a public company CEO make him an ideal leader to continue the company’s strategic refocus and operational improvements.
The announcement clarified that Slark will maintain his directorship at SIG plc and noted his past director roles at Galliford Try (LON:GFRD) Holdings plc and Grafton Group (UK) Public Limited Company. In compliance with Listing Rule 6.4.8, Travis Perkins confirmed there is no additional information required to be disclosed regarding Slark’s appointment.
This leadership transition is based on a press release statement by Travis Perkins and contains information considered to be inside information under UK law. The statement was authorized for release by Robin Miller, General Counsel and Company Secretary.
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