Former Wates boss makes shock return to chief exec’s role as Osborne rings changes

By Dave Rogers2021-11-11T09:34:00

Company says Dave Smith takes over from departed Andy Steele with immediate effect

Former Wates chief operating officer Dave Smith has made a shock return to frontline leadership after becoming the interim chief executive of Osborne following the sudden departure of Andy Steele.

Steele, who became the chairman of Build UK only in September, has gone after eight years in the top role.

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