Like father, like son in teamwork
COMPANY restructuring at WRW Construction sees Jon Williams take over as managing director of the multi-million-pound construction business.
Jon, 30, who has been business development director at WRW since 2013, takes over the role from his father, company founder Robert Williams.
It comes as the company looks set to smash its £60m turnover target for 2017, having already secured contracts worth in excess of £100m.
With offices in Llanelli, Cardiff and Bristol, WRW Construction has already secured a varied portfolio of contracts which will ensure its planned progression across Wales and the south-west of England is well on track.
The restructure also sees Stuart Brown join the board of directors as new operations director.
Husband-and-wife co-owners Robert and Debbie Williams said: “We are delighted to see this transition being made ahead of time and we would like to thank our directors and staff for their tireless commitment and support over many years . ... Both Jon and Stuart have demonstrated their commitment to the wellbeing of the business and we are confident that they will continue to make a significant and positive contribution to the business and we fully support their appointments.”
Whilst stepping down from the post of MD, Robert will continue to be closely involved with the business and he will take up the position of chairman of the WRW group board.
Robert added: “I feel very proud to hand over the running of the business to my son Jon and I look forward to supporting him and the rest of our directors in the tremendous opportunities that have been secured.”
Jon said: “I want to build upon the strong foundation that the company has established over the past three decades. We have always looked to improve as a business and we have set ambitious but achievable business targets for the years ahead which, to date, we have reached ahead of schedule.
“Although we are now a multi-million-pound company, it still feels very much like a family business with big emphasis on teamwork and honesty.
“We have talented staff and we pride ourselves on providing them with a positive working environment, which in turn enables them to deliver a professional yet friendly service to our clients, as well as giving back to the communities where we work.
“These values will remain at the core of our decision-making as we develop our business further in the future.”