Hills Group announce new divisional managing director

Steve Huntly appointed as company’s new divisional managing director - Quarry Products

THE Hills Group have announced that Steve Huntly has been appointed to the new position of divisional managing director - Quarry Products.

Mr Huntly will join the company on Monday 4 November and will oversee all aspects of Hills Quarry Products’ business, including its seven sand and gravel quarry sites and eight ready-mixed concrete plants supplying the south-west region.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr Huntly said: ‘I am absolutely delighted to be joining Hills Quarry Products, which is such a well-respected business in the industry with a successful track record. It is an exciting time of change to be coming on board the business – and I look forward to meeting the whole team later in the year and working with them to drive revenue growth and business development.’

Mr Huntly enjoyed a long career with Cemex which culminated in his appointment as regional managing director for their Southern Region. He then moved into several other leadership roles, including general manager - South for Saint Gobain, and most recently as managing director for Coram UK.

Congratulating him on his appointment, Mike Hill, chief executive of The Hills Group, said: ‘Steve will bring extensive experience to the position of divisional managing director - Quarry Products, having held a number of senior leadership roles in different industries throughout his career. We look forward to welcoming Steve into the business.’

Mr Huntly’s appointment follows the news that popular industry figure Pete Andrew will be retiring from his role as group director - Quarry Products at the end of 2024, after 25 years of service, though he will remain engaged with Hills in an advisory capacity.

Mike Hill commented: ‘Pete has been a key figure within the business and the quarrying sector for many years and has been a driving force behind the growth of our Quarry Products division. The shareholders, board, and employees at Hills wish Pete a well-deserved retirement, spending time with family and managing his farm in Wiltshire.’

Mr Andrew reflected: ‘It has been an honour and a privilege working with the talented and dedicated team within Hills Quarry Products. I would also like to extend my genuine thanks to the Hill family, whose welcome some 25 years ago and subsequent support over the years has been much appreciated.

‘I look back with pride at the success and growth Hills Quarry Products has achieved during my tenure, through securing and extending new quarry sites, establishing new business partnerships, and expanding our network of ready-mixed concrete plants. I look forward to welcoming Steve to the business and working together to ensure a smooth handover.’