Matthew Lester to replace Philip Cox

Kier has appointed a former Royal Mail group financial chief as its new chairman.

Matthew Lester takes over from Philip Cox who was appointed in 2017.

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Cox said he was stepping down earlier this year after new chief executive Andrew Davies joined in April.

A chartered accountant, Lester (pictured) is currently a non-executive director of finance firm Man, bank Barclays and support services business Capita.

He will take over from Cox on 1 January next year.

Lester will also be the chairman of the nomination committee and a member of the remuneration committee.

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