Veka plc has named Neil Evans, currently sales director, as its new managing director in succession to Dave Jones, who is stepping down at the end of the year.
Neil joined the Burnley-based systems house four years ago from Velux where he was UK sales director and prior to that its Operations Director. During his time at Veka, Neil reshaped the Sales & Customer Service function before taking on added responsibility for Commercial & Technical departments.
Neil said of his new appointment: “Veka plc is a great business with huge potential and I’m honoured to be leading the business forward in our next phase of growth. Being part of the broader Veka Group, a worldwide organisation, with a host of industry leading products and services, a fantastic team and some great initiatives in development.
“I consider myself fortunate to have a strong leadership team already in place, thanks to Dave’s legacy, and I’m looking forward to working with them as we make this great business even greater!”
Andreas Hartleif, Veka Group CEO added: “His experience coupled with his proven capability give me every faith that he will successfully lead the UK organisation into the future.
“From now until New Year, Dave and Neil will work together to ensure a seamless transition in leadership during what has been a tumultuous year for Veka and indeed for us all as we look to best manage the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dave concluded: “Having been part of Veka plc for the past 26 years, I will miss the business and its people greatly, however I leave knowing the business is in very capable hands.”
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