James Saunders has been appointed chief folks officer at Wates Group following Paul Rowan’s resolution to retire.
Saunders takes up the job on 6th Might 2025 and can sit on the corporate’s govt committee, working alongside Rowan throughout a transitional part.
Rowan, Wates’ human assets (HR) director since August 2014, retires on the finish of 2025.
Saunders joins Wates from Highbourne Group, a plumbing service provider, the place his job title was chief folks & tradition officer. He has beforehand labored within the HR departments of Vodafone and Nationwide.
Wates chief govt Eoghan O’Lionaird mentioned: “James is an lively and agile chief with a ardour for creating open, collaborative, purpose-driven cultures the place folks care deeply about delivering for purchasers and creating worth for society. These attributes are all extremely prized at Wates Group, and we look ahead to welcoming him.”
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