Henry Boot chairman to retire after more than 40 years
Property developer Henry Boot says that after over 40 years of service its chairman, Jamie Boot, will retire from his role and from the Board on 26 May 2022.
The Sheffield-based group adds that current non-executive director, Peter Mawson, will be appointed chair.
Mawson has been a member of the Board since 2015. His previous roles include Group CEO of Donaldson LLP and CEO & accounting officer of the West Northamptonshire Development Corporation.
He will also be retaining his role as chairman of the Nomination and Responsible Business Committees, the latter being in the short term prior to the appointment of a new independent non-executive director later in 2022.
Peter Mawson
The senior independent director position will be assumed by Joanne Lake. The Board has taken the decision to retire the role of deputy chair, which was previously held by Lake.
Following Jamie Boot’s retirement, there will be a temporary imbalance in the number of independent and non-independent directors on the Board. But the business says it aims to appoint an additional independent non-executive director later in 2022.
Tim Roberts, chief executive officer, said: “The Board, and the entire team at Henry Boot want to thank Jamie for his outstanding contribution over, by any standards, a remarkable period of time.
“On a personal note, it has been a real pleasure working with Jamie and I am thankful of his leadership and support. At the same time, we are all pleased that Peter has taken the role of chair.”
Jamie Boot said: “It’s been a privilege to chair Henry Boot, and with the Group in such a strong position, I feel it is the appropriate time for me to hand over the reins. I am absolutely confident that Peter will carry on with this good work and I look forward to remaining a committed long-term shareholder.”
Mawson added: “Jamie will be a very difficult act to follow but I am determined to maintain his legacy of building a very powerful, successful and responsible business.
“Jamie is stepping down leaving the Group in an exceptional position, going from strength to strength in all of its key markets.’
