IBMG Announces Changes at the Top

CHANGES AT THE TOP of its leadership team have been announced by the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), owner of 20 key builders merchant brands across the south of England.

With immediate effect, Peter Cudd takes on the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Allun Pittingale becomes Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the Independent Builders Merchant Group.

Following the changes, Peter will be responsible for category, pricing, product information and marketing functions and will lead the integration of these functions with sales, operations and finance.  Allun, in the role of COO, will lead all the operating divisions and chairs IBMG’s five divisional boards of building, electrical, plumbing, roofing and timber.  Allun will work closely with Peter and the central executive teams.

In addition, Toby Constable takes on the role of MD for South East Merchanting, while Steve Wakeman becomes Group Operations Director at IBMG.

Changes At The Top

Martin Stables, CEO of IBMG said: “These changes have been made to the IBMG board and management in order to accelerate the next stage of our growth and deliver our strategic development plans. Bringing our sales and operational teams closer together to work alongside the central support functions is a key benefit to this new structure. Congratulations to all.”

Independent Builders Merchants Group is the largest owner of independent merchants in the South of England. Operating five core divisions: builders’merchants; timber; plumbing & heating; roofing, and electrical, it primarily serves trade customers with an extensive range of products. IBMG owns branches from Penzance to Margate, East Anglia and to the Midlands. The Group includes Parker Building Supplies, Fairalls, Chandlers Roofing Supplies and Grant & Stone. The business employs 2,200+ people.

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