Our Company

Tim read law at Oxford University, and qualified as a solicitor. He has considerable experience of the construction, aggregates, waste disposal and opencast coal industries. Previously: Main board director, George Wimpey plc (1991-96) Currently: Non-executive chairman, May Gurney Integrated Services plc Non-executive chairman, Superglass Holdings plc Deputy chairman, Connaught plc and Non-executive director, Lavendon Group plc.

Gordon joined Hargreaves in 2001, and was subsequently appointed as Group Chief Executive. He led a management buyout in 2004, and the company’s flotation on the London Stock Exchange in the following year. He has since guided a series of major acquisitions for the company. Previously: Managing director, F Banham Ltd (until 1994), General manager, Charrington Fuels Ltd (1995), Distribution director, CPL Group (1995-2001).

Iain is a Chartered Accountant, and gained experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers in the UK and Luxembourg. He has held senior finance roles with Courtaulds plc and GenRad Inc in the UK and USA, and resigned all other appointments to join Hargreaves in October 2007. Previously: CEO & Finance director, Knowledge Support Systems plc, Non-executive director, tadpole Technology plc.

Kevin is a Member of the Institute of Quarrying. His early career was with British Coal where he specialised in opencast coal mining. He joined Hargreaves as a divisional director in 1995 & was appointed to the Group Board in 2004. Previously: Assistant regional engineer, British Coal (to 1986), Contracts director, Andrew Golighty Ltd (to 1995).

Nigel is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience of mergers, acquisitions and venture capital investments. He has held a number of non-executive directorships. Previously: Ernst & Young (until 1991). Currently: Investment director, YFM Group Ltd (venture fund capital management).

Steve has extensive experience in minerals extraction and in marketing. Prior to joining Hargreaves, he held senior positions posts at Tarmac Ltd (Regional Director) and at Tilcon Ltd (Commercial Director).

A mining industry professional, Gerry was previously Company Safety Engineer for RJB Mining and Colliery Manager for RJB Mining/UK Coal.

Greg brings expertise in minerals processing and materials handling to Hargreaves. He was previously Norec Ltd’s General Manager and Deputy Coal Prep Manager for British Coal at Shirebrook Colliery.

A ports industry and logistics expert, Mark was previously Chief Executive of the Westlink Group. Mark has also held divisional directorships at P&O Pandoro and PD Ports Ltd.

A qualified surveyor, Ian began his career in local government; he was Managing Director, Banks Property Ltd, Development Director, Young Group plc and he has also served as Vice-Chairman of the National Association of Licensed Opencast Operators.

In addition to his company secretarial expertise, Steve has significant experience in the fields of planning and development and minerals planning. He was previously Senior Property Manager, H J Banks & Co, Senior Planning Manager at UK Coal and Company Secretary, Young Group plc.