New CEO takes the helm at Portakabin
York-headquartered Portakabin Limited has appointed Dan Ibbetson as chief executive officer with effect from 1 January 2022.
Following the announcement of his retirement in September 2021, Derek Carter stepped down as CEO on 31 December 2021 after 10 years of leadership and service to the Shepherd Group.
Ibbetson joins following 14 years with energy group Aggreko, latterly as managing director of Global Products and Technology.
He led a period of significant investment in product and market development at Aggreko, which is a provider of mobile modular power, temperature control and energy services.
Ibbetson said he was pleased to be given the opportunity to lead Shepherd Building Group and its leading brand Portakabin.
He added: “Derek has built a strong base during his tenure, with phenomenal year-on-year growth in profit, offering terrific further potential and I’m excited about our future.”
Now employing 1,800 people across ten European countries, Portakabin serves clients across the healthcare, education, manufacturing, transport and utilities sectors and is the UK’s market leader in the design, manufacture and installation of modular buildings and a pioneer of advanced offsite construction.
Carter oversaw the acquisition of Portakabin Germany and major investment in infrastructure and brand development, including developing the latest AI technology and robotics at the company’s UK headquarters in York.
He said: “As I hand over the reins and welcome Dan, I reflect with thanks upon the journey we have all made over the past ten years developing Portakabin and the changing face of the Shepherd Building Group.
“I am proud of the achievements and thankful for the unwavering support I have enjoyed from all employees, director colleagues, board colleagues and shareholders.”
