MR Scaffolding Services Strengthens Leadership with Des Moore’s Appointment

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In a strategic move to bolster its leadership team and fuel its next phase of growth, MR Scaffolding Services Limited has announced the appointment of Des Moore as a Non-Executive Director.

Des Moore, a well-known veteran in the scaffolding industry and former TRAD Group CEO with five decades of experience, is set to assume his new role on January 1st, 2024.

MR Scaffolding Services, a well-established scaffolding business based in London, has been a prominent player in the sector since its inception in 1974. The company has built a sterling reputation for providing top-tier access solutions to the construction industry in London and the South-East region of the United Kingdom.

As MR Scaffolding Services prepares to celebrate its 50th year in operation, the appointment of Des Moore represents a meaningful alignment between the company’s long-standing history and Moore’s own impressive scaffolding journey, which began half a century ago.

John Trayfoot, Managing Director of MR Scaffolding Services, expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment, “We are looking forward to welcoming Des onto the Board of Directors at M R Scaffolding Services. The company will benefit from Des’s wide industry and commercial experience as we look towards the future of the business and our long-term growth plans.”

Des Moore, who brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role, expressed his excitement about joining MR Scaffolding Services; he said, “I’m excited to be joining M R Scaffolding Services. It’s a highly respected company in the industry, with a strong and experienced Board of Directors, and positive plans for the future. I’m looking forward to supporting the Board as they take these plans forward.”

Daniel Norton
Daniel NortonEditorhttps://www.scaffmag.com
Dan our Editor looks after Scaffmag's daily news service, he started his career as a scaffolder before creating and founding Scaffmag in 2008. Dan now spends his days visiting projects and writing about the scaffolding and access industry.

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