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Grafton Group: Board Change - Chair Succession

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Summary by 6ix AI

Ian Tyler has told the Board of Grafton Group plc, a European distributor of construction-related products and solutions, that he intends to step down as Chair because of other commitments. The company said this on October 8, 2026.

Key details

  • The Board, led by Senior Independent Director Dr. Rosheen McGuckian, has started a process to recruit a new Chair with help from an external search firm.

What’s still pending

  • No date has been given for Ian Tyler's departure or for appointing a successor; the company says further updates will be provided in due course.

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8 October 2026

Grafton Group plc

Board Change: Chair Succession

The Board of Grafton Group plc ("the Company"), the European multinational distributor of construction related products and solutions, announces that Mr. Ian Tyler has informed the Board that, due to other commitments, he intends to step down as Chair of the Company.

The Board, led by Dr. Rosheen McGuckian, Senior Independent Director, has commenced a process to recruit a new Chair with the assistance of an external search firm.  Further updates will be provided in due course.

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