New chief executive at Stanton Bonna

Glyn Woolley brings multi-sector experience to top management post at Stanton Bonna Concrete Ltd  

STANTON Bonna Concrete Ltd have appointed Glyn Woolley as chief executive. He brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge of the UK aggregates and precast concrete industry, having previously spent a period as managing director of Hanson’s former drainage business.

Mr Woolley (pictured) also has multi-sector experience having previously been managing director with Electrolux and, most recently, having assisted private equity groups with strategy, acquisitions and business optimization.

Stanton Bonna, part of the Consolis Group – Europe’s largest precast concrete producers, are widely recognized as a leading UK manufacturer of precast concrete pipes and manholes for the water, highways, rail, industrial and commercial, housing, telecoms and power sectors.

Commenting on his new appointment, Mr Woolley said: ‘I feel privileged to be joining such a respected and renowned company within the industry. Stanton Bonna have an outstanding pedigree with an impeccable reputation for the quality of their products and their excellent customer service.

‘I am looking forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead and I’m sure that, with the help of the first-class management team I have inherited, we can broaden the product range and firmly establish Stanton Bonna as the preferred supplier of choice within the sector.’

Mike Ogden, who was appointed by Consolis on an interim basis to assist with finding the best permanent replacement, commented: ‘After a rigorous selection process, Glyn was selected as the obvious candidate to undertake this important role, as his professional experience and expert strategic thinking stood out.

‘His understanding of the future needs of the precast concrete industry combined with his extensive and diverse business experience will ensure that Stanton Bonna have an even more significant presence within the market.’