Nick Roberts has formally taken up his new post as CEO for Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest supplier of building materials. Mr Roberts first joined the Group as CEO designate on July 1 to ensure a smooth handover with his predecessor, John Carter, before taking up the CEO role on August 5.

He said: "Since joining, colleagues across the Group have welcomed me with great warmth, and I have been struck by their quality, character and commitment, as well as the capability we have across the Group. Over the coming weeks and months I will be focused on the clear plan that we’re in the middle of executing, which is to focus on the trade and simplify the Group, and positions us well for the future. 

“This is an exciting time from an industry perspective and, based on the changes that lie ahead of us in areas such as customer expectations and rapidly evolving sales channels, my job will be to ensure Travis Perkins, with its strong reputation and market leading brands, is well positioned to deliver change and maximise the opportunities they bring. I feel privileged to lead the company through such a period of change, and to bring my experience together with that of the Group's management team to build long term sustainable value for all of the Group's stakeholders,” he continued. 

Mr Roberts joined Travis Perkins from design, engineering and project management consultancy, Atkins, where he was president. He has over 25 years of international consulting experience, and is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. 

A geologist by profession, Nick holds an MSc in Environmental Impact Assessment from Aberystwyth University and a BSc in Geology from the University of Reading, and is a Chartered Geologist, Fellow of the Geological Society and an Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. He supports the Travis Perkins’ Armed Forces Covenant programme, and is a deputy chair and director of the Forces in Mind Trust in the UK.