Breedon Aggregates has appointed Mike Pearce as its new Chief Executive for the Southern division.

Mr Pearce, who is currently Managing Director of the Aggregates division of Aggregate Industries (AI), will take up his new position in the new year.

With vast experience in the sector, in his current role Mr Pearce is responsible for nearly 50 quarries, collectively producing over 30 million tonnes of aggregates each year.

He was previously Commercial Director, coordinating strategic activities across all AI's business divisions, whilst also heading up the Contracting division.

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As well as being a member of AI's executive committee since 2009, he has been variously responsible for AI's building products, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt businesses.

Pat Ward, Breedon's Group Chief Executive, said: "Mike brings vast experience of the construction materials sector to Breedon, having held senior management positions in every key area of the industry. Just as importantly, he shares our values and culture. We are delighted to have attracted him to Breedon and look forward to welcoming him to our leadership team.

"In the meantime, we would like once again to thank Tim for the significant contribution he has made to the Group over the last seven years and wish him well for the future."

(LM/MH)