Chadwicks and Woodie's DIY owner Grafton Group has appointed Ian Tyler as its chair designate with effect from March 1.
Ian Tyler will succeed Michael Roney as Chair of the Board when Mr Roney steps down from the Board after the company's AGM in May.
Mr Tyler has also been appointed as an independent non-executive director at Grafton and a member of the company's Nomination Committee.
In a statement, Grafton said that Mr Tyler is a highly experienced Chair and former CEO with wide-ranging experience across a range of industries.
He is currently Non-Executive Director of Anglo American and Synthomer plc and Chair of BMT Group Ltd, a privately owned design and technical consulting firm and Affinity Water Ltd, a privately owned business.
He will be stepping down from his role with Affinity Water during 2024 at a time to be agreed once his successor has been appointed.
Mr Tyler was previously Chair of Amey UK, Vistry Group, AWE Management Ltd, Al Noor Hospitals Group and Cairn Energy and is also a former non-executive director of BAE Systems, Cable & Wireless Communications, VT Group plc and Mediclinic International.
His main executive career was at Balfour Beatty, a global infrastructure business that he joined in 1996 as Finance Director of Balfour Beatty Group Ltd, its principal trading subsidiary.
He was appointed Group Finance Director of Balfour Beatty in 1999, Chief Operating Officer in 2002 and CEO in 2005, a role he held until 2013.
"I am delighted to be joining the Board of Grafton at this stage in its development and look forward to working with the Board and Eric Born, CEO," Mr Tyler said.
"I was attracted to the role of Chair because of the group's portfolio of high quality, high returning businesses, its excellent financial position and the prospect of increasing shareholder value over the coming years," he added.
Michael Roney, Outgoing Chair, said it had been a privilege for him to serve as Chair of the Grafton Board, adding that he was particularly proud of the successful execution of the strategic plan, the creation of a strong and more diverse board and the strengthening of the executive team.
"I congratulate Mr. Tyler on his appointment as my successor. I am confident that under his leadership of the Board and with Eric Born as CEO, Grafton should continue to prosper and deliver value for shareholders," he added.
