Aggregate Industries appoints a new General Manager at its Witherley Services business

Claire Horsfall, who has been with Aggregate Industries for three years as Senior HR Business Partner for its Aggregates Division, will take up her new position as Witherley Services General Manager.

Working at UK and European levels across blue chip, multi-sector businesses for almost 20 years, Claire brings with her a wealth of experience in HR and operational roles. Prior to joining Aggregate Industries, Claire worked across transport, operational, engineering and senior HR roles within Walkers Snack Foods UK, PepsiCo International, where she also achieved a European award for Diversity and Inclusion, and Asda Walmart Distribution Ltd

Now joining the Witherley Services team, which is a major supplier of primary and recycled aggregates, topsoil and bulk earth moving, Claire’s role will involve providing a clear direction of growth for the successful business, putting its suppliers, customers and team at the forefront.

Claire said: “I’m delighted to be taking on this new chapter in my career within the Aggregate Industries group. I’m looking forward to navigating the current challenges facing the sector while maximising the unique benefits Witherley Services has to offer. I bring with me a fresh mindset that, alongside the strong and capable team already in place, will help drive the strategic growth of the business, while continuing to meet and exceed customer service and expectation.”

Andy Swinnerton, Managing Director of Aggregate Industries’ Aggregates Division, commented: “As a company that is constantly striving to help create an environment that drives greater equality, diversity and inclusion, we are strengthening the representation of women in our organisation at all levels – so we’re especially thrilled that Claire will be the new General Manager at Witherley Services. Claire brings with her a wealth of experience to the role, and I wish her the very best of luck for the future.”