LONDON (Alliance News) - Forterra PLC on Friday said it has appointed Vince Niblett as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect.
The building products manufacturer added that Niblett will succeed Justin Atkinson as chair of the audit committee when Atkinson becomes board chair in May. In September 2018, the company said Atkinson will succeed Paul Lester as board chair.
Niblett is currently an independent non-executive director of self storage company Big Yellow Group PLC, where he also chairs the audit committee. He previously was a Partner at accounting firm Deloitte where he held a number of senior roles before retiring in May 2015.
"I am delighted that Vince has agreed to join the board of Forterra," said Atkinson.
"Vince brings extensive experience from his time at Deloitte and I am convinced he will be a valuable addition to Forterra's board," added Atkinson.
Forterra shares were trading 1.9% lower on Friday at 265.50 pence each.
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