SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Bob Thompson, Group ChairmanBob Thompson, Group Chairman

 

After 14 years working in the industrial painting sector in the North East, Bob moved from his director role within International Paints to establish the Pyeroy Company in 1973. Remaining as Managing Director for 20 years, Bob successfully expanded the company’s business activities over this time, becoming Chairman of Pyeroy in 1994.


Hugh Pelham, Group Managing DirectorHugh Pelham, Group Managing Director

 

An Oxford University engineering graduate with over 20 years experience of building, civil engineering and industrial service contracts.  Hugh has 8 year’s service with Pyeroy and was previously a Regional Director with John Mowlem & Co. PLC and a Director of Johnson Controls Limited in the UK.


Jack Hayton, Marine DirectorJack Hayton, Marine Director

 

An economics graduate from Nottingham University with over 30 years experience of providing industrial services to the marine industry. Jack has 8   year’s service with Pyeroy and was previously managing director of Norclean Limited.


Brendan Fitzsimons, Infra-structure Services DirectorBrendan Fitzsimons, Infra-structure Services Director

 

A post-graduate in materials science with 30 years experience of protective coatings projects in the off-shore, marine and rail industries. Brendan has 11 year’s service with Pyeroy and previously held senior positions with Rigg Blast Group Limited and Barrier Limited. 

 

A post-graduate in materials science with 30 years experience of protective coatings projects in the off-shore, marine and rail industries. Brendan has 11 year’s service with Pyeroy and previously held senior positions with Rigg Blast Group Limited and Barrier Limited. 

 

 



Julian Gammage, Industrial Services Director (GB)Julian Gammage, Industrial Services Director (GB)

 

A senior director with 35 years experience of industrial maintenance projects in the UK. Julian joined Pyeroy in January 2009. Julian was previously the Executive Director of Cape Industrial Services responsible for its UK onshore business with responsibility for circa 4,000 personnel. 

 

 


Darren Hall, Construction Director Darren Hall, Construction Director
A trained quantity surveyor with over 25 years experience of the engineering and construction projects. Darren has over 11 year’s service with Pyeroy and previously worked for John Laing and Tolent Limited. 

 

A trained quantity surveyor with over 25 years experience of the engineering and construction projects. Darren has over 11 year’s service with Pyeroy and previously worked for John Laing and Tolent Limited. 

 


Douglas Spence, Finance DirectorDouglas Spence, Finance Director

 

A qualified management accountant with over 30 years experience of the engineering and construction industries. Doug has over 16 years service with Pyeroy.


Derek Byrne , Industrial Services (Ireland) DirectorDerek Byrne , Industrial Services (Ireland) Director

A graduate in applied physics and instrumentation from CIT Cork and time served technician, Derek has 20 years experience in the industrial environment. This includes roles as Project & Construction Manager for large Pharma companies for 10 years and managing director of CEI for 4 years with responsibility for significant electrical, instrumentation & communication works in the industrial, commercial, residential sectors.


Jim Anderson, Divisional Director – IndustrialJim Anderson, Divisional Director – Industrial

Jim Anderson, who has almost 40 years experience in the industrial services sector, is  divisional director – industrial. He has been instrumental in winning several major multi million pound contracts and growing the amount of work the company now undertakes in the offshore renewable energy sector.