Aggregate Industries has appointed Joanne Wilkins as the new Head of Business Development for its asphalt and ready-mixed concrete division.

Ms Wilkins brings more than 11 years of experience with construction giant Carillion to the role. Most recently she worked as Product Development Director, and boasts a great track record of successfully delivering product development and growth strategies.

At Aggregate Industries Joanne is tasked with driving sales and development of the firm's market leading asphalt and concrete performance products, as well as spearheading the growth of value added services. 

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With Aggregate Industries recently named as 'Endorsed Employer of Women' by WORK180, a pioneering jobs platform that pre-screens employers to ensure they support women's careers, Joanne is passionate about supporting the company's ambitious plans to build a more inclusive and diverse workforce.

Commenting on her appointment, Joanne said: "I am delighted to join the Aggregate Industries team and look forward to further developing the strong, customer focused culture that the asphalt and ready-mix concrete business is already renowned for. My focus will be on collaborative planning, bringing both teams closer together and using our in-depth market and product knowledge to drive sustainable growth opportunities.  

"The infrastructure sector will continue to be a key area of growth for Aggregate Industries over the coming years. As such, by providing real innovation through a truly diverse workforce, pioneering products and value added services, we hope to build on our position as the supply partner of choice on some of the country's most ambitious projects."

(CM)