Wienerberger stock gets new UK and Ireland COO on November 1

Wienerberger UK & Ireland will appoint Simon Nevitt as chief operating officer on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Builders Merchants Journal reported the leadership change on October 22, describing it as part of a long-planned succession.

Keith Barker is retiring from the role and will remain with the business until the end of December. His continued involvement is intended to support the final stages of the handover and maintain continuity across the regional operation.

Succession comes during weak demand

Nevitt currently steps into the position while the construction industry is dealing with challenging market conditions. In comments reported by Builders Merchants Journal, he said his focus would be on supporting customers, investing in employees and building on the business across wall, roof, water and heating activities.

The appointment gives Wienerberger a defined management transition for its UK and Ireland business rather than an unexpected executive departure. For investors, the immediate relevance lies in execution: the regional team must navigate construction demand while preserving operational resilience and customer relationships.

Wienerberger stock traded at 16.59 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 10:16 CET on Friday, October 30, 2026. Investors can follow the real-time quote of Wienerberger stock.

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