Guy Edwards, currently CEO of US Aggregate Construction Materials (ACM), has been appointed CEO of Aggregate Industries (AI) in the UK.
He will replace François Petry who has been named country CEO of Lafarge France and market head for France and Belgium.
Edwards has more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry. During his career, he has held a range of senior roles within Aggregate Industries in the UK and US. In 2013, Edwards served as a UK executive committee member responsible for European operations, in 2014, and was appointed chief operating officer for the AI US business.
In 2013, Edwards served as a UK executive committee member responsible for European operations and, in 2014, was named chief operating officer for the AI US business.
Edwards says: “I thank Francois for his leadership in the last three years and I’m committed to continuing the work that further improves our results and keeps Aggregate Industries as one of the most respected companies in the construction industry, creating value for all our stakeholders, from employees, to customers, partners and communities.”
Petry has led the UK subsidiary of LafargeHolcim over the last three years.
Petry says: “Aggregate Industries is a company that strives to create added value for its customers and the wider society, so I am confident that you will continue to drive performance while maintaining the same high level of customer service.”
