CONSTRUCTION HEADER New boss looks to widen construction appeal RGBBuildingSupplieshas appointedJennyNayloras managingdirector.Jennyis replacingAndyGamble,whois retiringattheendof<strong>2022</strong>,and willoverseeRGB’scontinued growthacrosstheSouthWest. JennyjoinedRGBfromthe pharmaceuticalindustryasHR managerin2005.Shewas taskedwithcreatingand developinganinternalhuman resourcesdepartmentforRGB, laterassumingtransportation andhealthandsafety responsibilities.Shewas appointedtotheboardasHR directorin2016,becomingmore involvedintheoperational aspectsofthecompany. AfterRGB’sacquirementby Grant&Stone,andthe subsequentmergerwithIBMG, JennybecamethegroupHR director,andisnowreturning toRGB. Jennycomments:“I’m delightedtohavebeen appointedasRGB’smanaging director.Thebusinesshasa stronghistoryandisfullof peoplewhoarepassionate aboutdeliveringthebest possibleservicetoour customers–ourteamhas helpedthebusinessbecome oneoftheleadingbuilders THRIVE With free business support for sole traders and SMEs in North Devon merchantsintheSouthWest. “I’mlookingforwardto buildingonoursolidindustry reputationtomaximisegrowth andbecomethefirstchoicefor tradespeopleacrosstheregion. “IwishAndyallthebest withhisretirement–hehas certainlyleftbigshoestofill, andhewillbemissedbythe wholeteam.” AsRGB’sfirstfemale managingdirector,Jennyis keentoencouragemore womentoconsiderthe industryfortheircareers. “Peoplehavetheopinion thatyouneedtohaveatradeto workinthebuildersmerchants sector.Ofcourse,thetradesare vitaltooursuccess,butthe industryhasawiderangeof careeropportunitiesonoffer, suchasHR,merchandising, productdevelopment,sales, procurement,finance,and more.It’sanextremely supportiveindustry,andI wouldliketoencouragemore peopletoconsiderit.” ■ Detailsrgbltd.co.uk If you are a sole trader, micro business or limited company in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth or Torbay, Thrive is here to support you. • A 3-hour review meeting leading to a development plan for your business • 1-2-1 sessions focusing on your particular needs • Webinars on relevant business topics Webinars and 1-2-1 sessions will cover a range of topics that will support your business: Digital Support (websites, SEO, social media, Google Analytics), Leadership, Finance, HR, Innovation, Marketing and <strong>Business</strong> Planning. Register online today: www.heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk/thrive/ 14 business action | <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2022</strong> | business-action.co.uk
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