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PERI UK Welcomes New Finance Director

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PERI UK, a leading provider of formwork and scaffolding solutions, has announced the appointment of Graham Shaw as their new Finance Director, effective December 11, 2023. Shaw took over the role held by Trudie Swift, who left the company earlier this year.

Graham Shaw brings a wealth of finance experience from over a decade of service in various senior financial roles. Before joining PERI UK, Shaw was a Senior Manager at the professional services firm PwC. Following his tenure at PwC, he assumed a senior role in financial planning at Jaguar Land Rover, where he contributed to strategic financial decision-making.

One of the highlights of Shaw’s career was his time as Global Financial Controller at Altrad RMD Kwikform, formerly known as RMD Kwikform. In this position, he was responsible for overseeing financial planning, performance, and reporting across 15 subsidiaries spanning the globe. His leadership played a vital role in driving the company’s financial success.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Graham Shaw stated, “I am very proud to be joining a market-leading brand like PERI. It has a fantastic reputation worldwide. I’m looking forward to joining the team and guiding the business through the next stages of growth and beyond.”

PERI UK Managing Director Ian Hayes expressed his delight at Shaw’s appointment, saying, “I am delighted Graham is joining us as we navigate the next phase of our growth. Graham has an impressive track record in various industries, and his recent experience in the role of Global Financial Controller has given him a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities we have in our industry. We are excited to welcome him aboard and look forward to working with him to achieve our goals.”

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