Mr Cox, who is currently Chairman of Drax Group, will succeed the position from Phil White who is retiring
He will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman Designate on 01 July, assuming the role of Chairman immediately following an Annual General Meeting on 17 November.
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Commenting on his appointment, Mr Cox said: "I am honoured to be joining the board of Kier. There are clear opportunities for Kier in each of its market sectors and I am excited about the prospect of working with the management team to grow the business in line with its Vision 2020 strategy."
Mr White said: "I am delighted that Philip has agreed to accept the role of Chairman Designate, as his extensive track record demonstrates that he has the range of skills and experience for the role. I would like to welcome Philip to the Board and I am looking forward to working with him over the coming months to ensure a smooth handover of duties."
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