
26 March 2025
Severfield plc
('the Company' or 'the Group')
Directorate Change
Severfield PLC, the market-leading structural steel group, announces that after more than seven years as Chief Executive Officer ('CEO'), Alan Dunsmore has by mutual consent agreed to step down as CEO and will leave Severfield with effect from 30th June 2025. The Board has initiated a search process to find his successor.
Whilst the search is conducted, interim leadership arrangements have been put in place to ensure business continuity. Charlie Cornish (Chair of Severfield) will support and guide the interim executive team led by Rob Evans (Divisional Managing Director of Severfield's largest division, Commercial & Industrial) and Adam Semple (CFO).
Charlie Cornish, Chair said: "On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Alan for his commitment to Severfield over the past 15 years and for the last seven years of dedicated leadership as CEO. Alan has been pivotal in shaping our purpose, strategy and values, driving growth both organically and through acquisitions.
Moving forward the Board and the executive team will build on Severfield's market leading position in the UK and growing presence in Europe and India, driving strategic progress on manufacturing efficiency and project delivery, positioning the Group for further growth and long-term shareholder returns."
Alan Dunsmore, CEO, commented: "It has been a privilege to spend 15 years of my career at Severfield and to have led the development of the business in the UK, Europe and India. Now is an appropriate time to hand over to a new CEO to build on Severfield's unique strengths and accelerate the growth of the business."
For further information, please contact:
Severfield Charlie Cornish 01845 577 896
Chair
Jefferies International Will Soutar 020 7029 8000
Panmure Liberum Nicholas How 020 3100 2000
Camarco Tom Huddart 07967 521 573
Notes to editors
Severfield is the UK's market leader in the design, fabrication and construction of structural steel, with a total capacity of c.150,000 tonnes of steel per annum. The Group has seven sites, c.1,900 employees and expertise in large, complex projects across a broad range of sectors. The Group also has an established presence in the expanding Indian market through its joint venture partnership with JSW Steel (India's largest steel producer).
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