UK: Breedon Group has appointed James Brotherton as CEO with effect from the start of 2027. He will succeed Rob Wood in the role, who has decided to retire. Wood will remain an employee of the group until the expiry of his notice period on 30 September 2027.

Brotherton has been the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Breedon since 2021. Previously he was CFO of Tyman between 2010 and 2019, prior to which he was Director of Corporate Development. Earlier in his career, James worked in investment banking roles at Citi and HSBC, after qualifying as a chartered accountant at Ernst & Young. He is a graduate of Loughborough University.