27.01.2014

Speedy announces new CEO

UK rental company Speedy has promoted Mark Rogerson from chief operating officer to chief executive with effective immediately.

Rogerson officially joined the company in December from Costain group where he was managing director of the Natural Resources division. Prior to that he spent eight years at Serco group in various senior leadership roles - see: Senior management changes at Speedy – November 2013.
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Mark Rogerson

As previously announced, Steve Corcoran will leave the company today.

Chairman Ishbel Macpherson said: “The board and I are delighted that someone of Mark’s calibre and drive has taken up the challenge to lead Speedy at this exciting point in its development. We look forward to working with him. On behalf of the board I would also like to acknowledge Steve’s significant contribution to Speedy over 25 years. He has been at the forefront in the transformation of Speedy and I would like to personally thank him for his commitment and leadership and wish him well in his future career."

Rogerson added: "I am very excited to have been offered the opportunity to lead Speedy at a time when our nation’s economy and growth are recovering. Speedy’s breadth of assets, depth of capabilities and the passion of our people will enable us to differentiate our service offering, and I very much look forward to working with our customers to ensure we deliver exceptional outcomes for them."