Appointment of Non-Executive Director

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Ibstock Plc announced the appointment of Martin Payne as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective March 30, 2026, and as Chair of the Audit Committee from May 21, 2026. Payne brings extensive experience, having previously served as CEO of FTSE 250 company Genuit Group plc and holding senior finance roles at Norcros plc and other building materials businesses. He currently holds audit committee chair positions at Topps Tiles plc and Churchill China plc, and previously at Stelrad Group plc. The company confirmed no further disclosure is required under Listing Rules.

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Ibstock PLC
05 March 2026
 

5 March 2026

LEI: 2138003QHTNX34CN9V93

 

Ibstock Plc

 

Appointment of Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee

 

Ibstock Plc ('Ibstock' or the 'Company') is pleased to announce the appointment of Martin Payne as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 30 March 2026, and Chair of the Audit Committee with effect from the completion of our AGM on 21 May 2026.

 

Martin is currently Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee for Topps Tiles plc, and Churchill China plc (where he is also SID). He is also currently Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee of Stelrad Group plc but has indicated that he will not be standing for re-election in May 2026. Martin is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and holds a BA (Hons) in Economics from Durham University.

In his executive career, Martin was CEO of Genuit Group plc (formerly Polypipe Group plc), the FTSE 250 building materials manufacturer, retiring in 2022. He was previously CFO at Polypipe, as well as CFO at Norcros plc, and held a number of senior finance roles in engineering and building materials businesses earlier in his career.

Martin also served as Chairman and director of the Construction Products Association, the trade association for UK construction material manufacturers, from 2019 to 2022, covering the challenging COVID pandemic period.

Martin will join the Company's Audit, Remuneration and Nomination Committees upon appointment.  

 

Richard Akers, Chairman, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Martin to Ibstock. He will bring a depth of experience as an accomplished Audit Chair and contribute a broad range of skills and insight that will complement our Board."

 

The Company confirms that there are no additional details to disclose under paragraph 6.4.8 (1) to 6.4.8 (6) of the Listing Rules in relation to this appointment.

 

Enquiries:

 

Ibstock Plc

01530 261 999

Richard Akers

Nick Giles

 




 

 

 

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