A strong trading performance and a new focus on acquisitions has led to changes in management roles at Richard Burbidge Ltd.
Richard Burbidge will focus on his role as chairman, leading an acquisition search. Steve Underhill is appointed chief executive running the day-to-day business.
Steve Underhill was the company’s financial director and joined in 1988. He leads a board team of Martyn Whybrow, marketing and sales director, and Tim Wood, operations director.
“This is a move we have planned for some time,” said Mr Burbidge. “Steve will head a strong team who have worked together for many years. In the current market, we are trading well, we have a robust financial position, and we see opportunities for further growth through acquisition, but we will not lose sight of the core business “
Mr Burbidge also recently became chairman of TRADA.
