Speller Metcalfe has appointed Mark Castle as its first non-executive chair, with the industry veteran due to join the board in January 2026.<\/p>\n
The firm said the move marks a significant step in its 30th anniversary year and forms part of a long-term strategy to support sustainable growth.<\/p>\n
Castle brings more than four decades of construction experience, including senior roles at Wates and Mace, where he served as chief operating officer and then non-executive director.<\/p>\n
During his tenure, Mace\u2019s construction turnover rose from \u00a3100m to \u00a31.7bn. He has also chaired Build UK and currently holds board positions at Eleco, Triangle Fire Group, and Taylor Wimpey.<\/p>\n
Managing director James Speller said Castle’s appointment would help refine strategy and reinforce a \u201cforward-thinking culture\u201d.<\/p>\n
Fellow MD Adrian Speller added that introducing an independent chair would bolster governance while retaining the family-owned character of the business.<\/p>\n
The announcement follows a year in which the contractor posted \u00a33.4m pre-tax profit on \u00a3162.4m turnover.<\/p>\n
Founded by Steve Speller and Andy Metcalfe, the firm remains privately owned and is now run by second-generation leaders James and Adrian Speller.<\/p>\n
Castle said he looked forward to supporting the company through its next phase of growth.<\/p>\n