– UK, Coventry – Keller Group plc (LON: KLR), the world’s largest geotechnical specialist contractor, announced the appointment of Carl-Peter Forster to its Board as a Non-Executive Director and Chair-designate from 16 December 2024, to succeed Peter Hill CBE as Chairman on 5 March 2025.
Baroness Kate Rock, Senior Independent Director said: “Following a thorough selection process to identify and select a new Chair, we are delighted to welcome Carl-Peter to the Board at an exciting point in Keller’s development. His experience across a range of international industrial companies, in a broad range of executive and non-executive roles, will be invaluable to Keller and the Group’s future strategic development.”
Carl-Peter Forster will also join the Nomination and Governance Committee.
About Carl-Peter Forster
Carl-Peter Forster is Chairman of Vesuvius plc, Chemring Group PLC, and the Senior Independent Director and Remuneration Committee Chair at Babcock International Group plc. On 30 November 2024, he will step down as Chairman of Chemring, as previously announced. He is also Chairman of StoreDot, a member of the Kinexon GmbH Advisory Board, and a member of the Boards of The Mobility House AG, Gordon Murray Group Limited, and Envisics Ltd.
He was previously a Non-executive Director of IMI plc, Rexam PLC, Rolls-Royce plc, and Cosworth Ltd, and served as Chairman of The London Electric Vehicle Company Ltd, and as a member of the Boards of Volvo Cars Corporation and Geely Automobile Holdings.
Carl-Peter Forster said: “I am delighted to be joining the Keller Group and I look forward to working with the Board and the executive team to drive forward the Group’s strategy and ensuring that it continues to create significant value for all stakeholders.”
About Keller Group
Keller is the world’s largest geotechnical specialist contractor providing a wide portfolio of advanced foundation and ground improvement techniques used across the entire construction sector. With around 10,000 staff and operations across five continents, Keller tackles an unrivaled 6,000 projects every year, generating an annual revenue of c£3bn.
The following statement is made under section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006: Peter Hill will continue to receive fees for his services whilst a director but will not receive any payment instead of notice or for loss of office. As Non-executive Chairman, Peter is not entitled to participate in the Company’s bonus, employee share plans, or pension arrangements.
For more: https://www.keller.co.uk/
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