TILBURY Douglas has confirmed that CEO Paul Gandy will be stepping down from the role with effect from November 1, as he prepares to take up his new position as president of the Chartered Institute of Building.
He will be succeeded by Craig Tatton, who joined the group in 2017, leading the regional building businesses before taking on wider responsibilities for fitout, engineering and infrastructure and, in 2022, stepping up to the role of group chief operating officer in preparation for this transition.
Paul Gandy joined Tilbury Douglas as CEO in 2019, initially leading the group through significant restructuring to reposition and establish the business as a successful standalone Tier 1 contractor. He has agreed to continue as a part-time advisor to the Tilbury Douglas board.
“It has been a real privilege to have led the turnaround of Tilbury Douglas and have seen the business growing again from a solid foundation,” Mr Gandy said. “I thank all my colleagues, our board and our shareholders for their hard work and encouragement during that time.”
Craig Tatton commented, “Our business is poised ready for its next phase, steadily broadening our portfolio of services for customers, whilst working alongside our suppliers, to enable growth of careers, profits and cash. People matter and I am proud that at Tilbury Douglas we remain committed not only to everyone’s safety and health but to sustainable contributions within the communities we serve.”
Nicholas Pollard, chair, Tilbury Douglas Group, added, “I am delighted that the strength and depth built in our executive team has enabled this smooth transition. Industry knowledge, understanding of people and passion for construction combine to provide consistent direction and credible leadership throughout our company. Paul’s new role as the Chartered Institute of Building president will enable him to lead on a broader platform to the benefit of our industry sector and national infrastructure, whilst as CEO, Craig and his colleagues will continue leading Tilbury Douglas from strength-to-strength. Working together with Craig and the board, I look forward to a bright future.”
