Breedon appoint head of GB Contracting

Appointment of James Haluch reflects company’s commitment to grow contracting business 

BREEDON Group have appointed James Haluch as managing director of their Great Britain (GB) Contracting business. He will join in March and will report to the Group’s chief executive.

Mr Haluch (pictured) has been managing director of highways and waste collections at Amey for the last five years. He has grown the business significantly, both in turnover and margin, and has developed a strong service culture with safety and well-being at its heart.

In all, Mr Haluch has nearly 30 years’ experience in the contracting and highway services industry, including senior positions with Mouchel and EM (Kier) Highway Services, where he established and led the strategic highways business.

Breedon Group chief executive Pat Ward commented: ‘This key appointment reflects our commitment to grow our contracting business on the back of our enhanced asphalt footprint following the acquisition and integration of the former CEMEX assets.’