Aggregate Industries appoint new MD of Aggregates division

Mike Pearce to lead Aggregates business unit focusing on innovation, customer service, health and safety and sustainability  

AGGREGATE Industries have appointed Mike Pearce as managing director of their Aggregates division, as the company looks to cement its position as the UK’s leading construction materials supplier.

Mr Pearce has held senior commercial and operational roles within the company since joining in 1986 and moves into the current role from his previous position as commercial director, which he held from July 2015. As managing director for Aggregates, he will focus on four of the company’s core pillars: customer service; health and safety; innovation; and sustainability.

With operations up and down the UK, Mr Pearce will oversee the work that the team is doing to ensure that everything Aggregate Industries does is with the customer in mind – and how the company can best serve them and add value. He also has a responsibility to ensure the business acts responsibly and sustainably in each and every one of the communities that it is part of.

Health and Safety is at the heart of the company’s philosophy, which was recognized when Aggregate Industries were shortlisted as a finalist in the H&S Excellence category at this year’s Construction News Awards. With nearly 50 quarries in the company’s portfolio, Mr Pearce will be responsible for the daily welfare of hundreds of operatives and visitors to the sites, to ensure every employee and visitor leaves as healthy as they arrived.

Mike’s vision for the company is to focus on its innovation and the way it can be brought to market. He plans to take full advantage of parent company LafargeHolcim’s world-class research and development facilities. With a rapidly changing industry, and ever-increasing challenges facing the sector, AI have the innovation and technical expertise to offer their customers world-leading solutions and products.

Commenting on his new appointment, Mr Pearce said: ‘Having been with Aggregate Industries for most of my career, I have witnessed the company’s ability to adapt to challenging market conditions, and it’s this agility that makes it the market leader in the mineral products industry. I will ensure that we continue to invest in our people, our sites and to innovate and provide our customers with unrivalled products and services.’

François Petry, CEO of Aggregate Industries, added: ‘I am delighted to appoint Mike as Aggregate Industries’ new managing director for Aggregates. Mike has been a valued member of the executive committee for many years now, and brings with him a wealth of experience – both operationally and at a strategic level – that will prove invaluable in leading the division.’