JCB begins leadership transition as George Bamford named joint chairman

Staffordshire-based JCB is to begin its first leadership change in more than 50 years as George Bamford becomes joint chairman alongside his father Lord Anthony Bamford.

George Bamford, 45, will take up the role from 1 October as the construction and agricultural equipment maker reported a fall in profits and machine sales during what it described as a challenging year for global markets.

The global manufacturer recorded pre-tax profit of £642m in 2025, down from £687.3m the pr... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...

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