Avonside Group Announces Board Changes to Help with Future Plans for Growth

AVONSIDE GROUP, the multi-trade service provider for the housebuilding sector, has announced changes to its board line up.

As part of a re-shaped Executive, Simon Smith, currently Group Commercial Director, will move to the role of Group Procurement Director to continue his increased focus in this critical area.

He brings a wealth of experience and strong contact network to the key role.

Chris Firth currently ROD Eastern Region will take up the position of Group Commercial Director in another critical appointment to the Group’s long-term strategy to reinforce the company’s client facing approach.

Eddie Stanton Avonside CEO

In announcing the changes, Eddie Stanton, CEO commented: “We are living through some of the most challenging conditions in decades, but having successfully negotiated the initial issues around the COVID-19 crisis, Avonside Group is now clearly focussed on our future plans for growth.

“As part of our plans I am delighted to announce a further strengthening of our board, and to be able to promote some of our most able managers.”

In a further development, Adam Pearson joins the Board in his capacity as ROD Western Region. Adam joined the Avonside Group four years ago as part of its SM Roofing Ltd acquisition. Since then, the company says Adam has been a consistently outstanding performer and an advocate of industry leading performance delivery.

Tony Burke, Avonside’s Executive Chairman commented: “These changes to our board demonstrate our absolute commitment to the ongoing development of our Group, and also shows the depth of talent we have in all areas of our business.”