MPA has new Chairman

The UK Mineral Products Association has a new Chairman. Simon Vivian, Chief Executive of Breedon Aggregates Limited, succeeds Bill Brett, of the Brett Group, with effect from 1^st September.

Nigel Jackson, Chief Executive of the MPA, thanked Bill for his contribution over the last two years. “Bill, like his predecessors, has invested a huge amount of time and passion into maintaining the unity of the association for the good of all members irrespective of size or the nature of their businesses,” he said. “His personal commitment to improving the sector’s Health & Safety record has been obvious to all and has inspired members to do better. He has helped the association navigate through a number of significant challenges it has faced as we transitioned from recession to recovery and he can look back with pride knowing he has made a positive and lasting impact.

“We are delighted that Simon has agreed to pick up the baton from Bill. His wide industry knowledge and experience will be invaluable to the association as we look to set the agenda for the industry for the next 10 years and respond to the challenges ahead.”

Adapted from press release by Katherine Guenioui

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