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01/02/2024

Wates Group Appoints Chief Supply Chain And Quality Officer

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Wates Group has appointed Rosie Toogood as Chief Supply Chain and Quality Officer.

She will join on 5 February and sit on the Group’s Executive Committee, reporting to the Chief Executive, Eoghan O'Lionaird.

Rosie brings a wealth of experience to this new role. She has previously held several executive level positions in Rolls Royce’s aerospace business over a 25-year period, spanning manufacturing, engineering and supply chain. Most recently, she was CEO of Legal & General’s Modular Homes business.
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Rosie has also held several Board level roles, including Non-Executive Director at Severfield, and Derwent Housing Association.

This will be a new role for Wates and reflects the company’s long-standing commitment to driving quality and consistently high standards throughout the company and supply chain.

Rosie said: "I'm delighted to be joining such an innovative and forward-thinking company with such a strong heritage. Good quality is at the heart of what Wates delivers as a business and I look forward to strengthening this strategic focus across the Wates supply chain, to help ensure we deliver the highest quality outcomes for our customers and stakeholders."

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