Breedon Aggregates has revealed the committee team to lead its enlarged group following the merger with Hope Construction Materials.

Chief Executive Pat Ward said the company's pre-acquisition integration planning "is on track" and the £336 million takeover is due to be completed later this summer.

Two Hope executives, Ashley Bryan and Darryl Matthews, will join the enlarged group following the deal.

In addition, Amit Bhatia, currently Hope's chairman, is expected to join the Breedon Board as a non-executive director.

The members of the new executive committee will be:


• Executive Chairman - Peter Tom CBE

• Group Chief Executive - Pat Ward

• Group Finance Director - Rob Wood

• Chief Compliance Officer - Ross McDonald

• Group Human Resources Director - Stephen Tagg

• Chief Executive – Breedon Southern - Tim Hall

• Chief Executive – Breedon Northern - Alan Mackenzie

• Managing Director – Hope Cement - Ashley Bryan

• Head of Strategy & Commercial Services - Darryl Matthews

• Head of Communications & Marketing - Stephen Jacobs

Breedon added members of Hope's executive committee who are not joining the new team will remain in their roles until completion and will continue to assist with the integration of the business.

Mr Ward said: "We're fortunate to have been able to draw on considerable experience and deep industry knowledge from both companies, and externally, in assembling our executive committee.  I believe we have selected a strong team to lead the combined business, which will enable us to continue delivering an outstanding performance in the future."

(LM/MH)