Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
Forterra plc has announced the appointment of Lisa Oxnard as its new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, effective later this year, succeeding Ben Guyatt who will depart on October 31, 2026. Oxnard brings over 25 years of international finance and operational leadership experience from companies including Genuit Group plc, JELD-WEN Europe, and Doncasters Group Ltd, with a strong background in business transformation and strategic planning. The company has confirmed there is no further information to be disclosed regarding her appointment under UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R.
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Forterra plc ("Forterra" or the "Company"), a leading UK manufacturer of essential clay and concrete building products, is delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Oxnard as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director.
This appointment follows the announcement on 11 June 2026 that Ben Guyatt will step down as Chief Financial Officer and leave the Company on 31 October 2026. Lisa will join the Company later this year, following the completion of her current commitments. The Board will ensure appropriate arrangements are in in place during the intervening period to ensure continuity of financial leadership and effective oversight.
Lisa joins Forterra from Genuit Group plc, where she is currently Group Financial Controller. Before joining Genuit, she held Chief Financial Officer roles at JELD-WEN Europe and at Doncasters Group Ltd. She has more than 25 years' international finance and operational leadership experience across listed and private equity-backed manufacturing and industrial businesses, with a strong track record in business transformation, operational improvement, strategic planning and corporate governance.
Neil Ash, CEO of Forterra, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Lisa to Forterra. She brings extensive financial, strategic and operational experience, together with a strong track record of effective leadership. Following a thorough search and selection process, the Board is confident that Lisa has the expertise and leadership to support the next phase of Forterra's growth and development.
On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank Ben for his contribution to Forterra over many years and wish him every success for the future."
Lisa Oxnard said:
"I am delighted to be joining Forterra at such an exciting stage in the Company's journey. The business has strong foundations, a clear strategy and significant opportunities ahead.
I look forward to working closely with the Board and the wider team to support the next phase of growth, maintain strong financial discipline and help create long-term value for our shareholders."
In accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R, there is no further information to be disclosed in relation to Lisa Oxnard's appointment.
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