Lords Group Trading has announced the appointment of Steve Durdant-Hollamby as Chief Operating Officer of its Merchanting division, with effect from 4 November.
Steve brings with him 26 years of industry experience, having held leadership positions in major building material companies spanning across merchanting and manufacturing. Most recently Steve served as Divisional Managing Director at Genuit Plc (Polypipe).
In his new role, Steve will lead the Lords Builders Merchants, Advance Roofing, Condell, George Lines and Hevey brands, while partnering with Lords CEO Shanker Patel. Shanker said: “We are thrilled to welcome Steve. His impressive experience in merchanting, building products and civils, alongside his ability to build high-performing teams, aligns perfectly with our vision for the future.
“Steve’s leadership will be crucial in realising our ambitious growth plans and reinforcing our commitment to creating a sustainable, socially responsible business.”
Steve commented: “I am excited to join Lords and take on this new challenge. The company’s reputation for quality and commitment to exceptional service as well as sustainable growth was key in attracting me to the business. I look forward to working with Shanker and the team to drive forward new opportunities with my experience to help grow the business to its full potential.”
