Keller announces that James Hind, currently Keller's Group Finance Director, will succeed John Rubright as Divisional President, North America, with effect from 20 August 2018. James will be succeeded by Michael Speakman. Keller North AmericaKeller North America is the Group's profitable division, accounting for nearly half of group revenues, and is the clear market leader in the region.

To drive continued growth, enhance organisational capability and accelerate collaboration, the announcing the following leadership changes: James Hind, currently Keller's Group Finance Director, will succeed John Rubright as Divisional President, North America, with effect from 20 August 2018. James will remain a member of Keller's Board and Executive Committee and will relocate to North America. Eric Drooff, currently President of Hayward Baker, Keller's North American business unit, will in addition assume the new role of Chief Operating Officer, North America, reporting to James.

Eric will also become a member of Keller's Executive Committee. Michael Speakman will be appointed Chief Financial Officer with effect from 20 August 2018 and become a member of Keller's Board and Executive Committee. Michael is a highly experienced listed company Chief Financial Officer who brings significant global finance knowledge obtained in blue-chip engineering groups.

Michael was most recently Chief Financial Officer of Cape plc, a leading international provider of industrial services, employing some 20,000 people. Prior to that, he was Chief Financial Officer of Expro Plc, a leading oilfield services company operating across 50 countries, having had progressively senior finance positions with Smiths Group Plc and TI Group Plc.