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Joe Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Joe Hudson has been the Chief Executive Officer of Ibstock Plc since April 2018. With near 9 years at the helm, he brings a wealth of experience in the building materials industry.
Prior to joining Ibstock, Joe served as Managing Director of Cement, Concrete Products and Integrated Businesses at Aggregate Industries UK, a subsidiary of Lafarge Holcim. His international career spans Europe, North America, and Africa, with expertise in cement, plasterboard, and construction materials.
Joe played a key role in the global merger between Lafarge and Holcim, and has held leadership positions including CEO of Lafarge Wapco Plc.
A graduate of Exeter University with additional education from INSEAD and London Business School, Joe is driving Ibstock's strategic growth, innovation, and sustainability initiatives, positioning the company to thrive in a new era of construction.
Joe is supported by an experienced Executive Committee, bringing together a breadth of expertise from across the business to shape our strategy, drive performance and guide the future of Ibstock. Meet the team
Alongside the Executive Committee, Joe’s wider leadership team includes a number of senior leaders who report directly to him, each bringing specialist knowledge and expertise from across the business. Meet the team
Meet our Talented Executive Committee
Our Executive Committee brings together experienced leaders who shape Ibstock’s strategy, drive innovation and sustainable growth, and deliver value for our customers, colleagues and stakeholders. Meet the people helping shape our future.
Joe Hudson
Chief Executive Officer
Joe has been the Chief Executive Officer of Ibstock Plc since April 2018. With over 7 years at the helm, he brings a wealth of experience in the building materials industry.
Chris Murray
Group Managing Director
With nearly three decades of experience in manufacturing Plcs across a variety of sectors, Chris brings a wealth of expertise to his role.
Andrew Shepherd
Managing Director - Innovation and Growth
With over 25 years of experience in the construction industry, Andrew is a leader in driving innovation and sustainability in modern building practices.
Nick Giles
Group Company Secretary
With over 20 years of experience in senior company secretarial, governance, legal and compliance roles, Nick brings valuable expertise to the position.
Mark McCoy
Group People Director
Mark McCoy is Group People Director at Ibstock, having joined the business in April 2026.
Meet the Team Supporting Our CEO
Meet the people who report directly to our CEO, bringing together expertise from across the business to support our strategic priorities, drive progress and contribute to Ibstock’s continued success.
WE ARE Ibstock
For over 200 years, we have worked with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain. We are innovators, designers, makers and engineers who provide a diverse range of smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions.
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