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Richard Shroll has been named as new managing director for Wates Group’s residential business in the North.
Shroll joined the company in 1989 and has gained experience on a variety of projects in the commercial, education and residential sectors. Latterly he has held a number of senior leadership roles within the group, the most recent being group construction director.
His appointment follows the internal restructure of the business, when Wates Residential North moved into Wates Construction Group.
Shroll replaces Joanne Jamieson who has left the business to pursue new opportunities.
In addition to Shroll’s appointment, Chris Brittain has been appointed as commercial director, reporting directly to Shroll. He was formerly regional commercial director for Wates Construction North, where he played a key role in both the integration of Shepherd Construction and the success of Wates’ Northern Construction business.
Paul Chandler, group managing director, Wates Construction Group, said: “Richard will bring his extensive leadership experience to this business after a long and successful career with Wates.
“His passion for health and safety, excellence in the quality of our delivery and importantly the development of our people, makes him an ideal fit for this position.”
