Congratulations to Lex Russell, MD Cemex UK Materials, who has been appointed as Chair to the Mineral Products Association (MPA) for the next two years.

Lex takes over from Simon Willis, CEO of Hanson UK, who held the role for an extended three-year period, ensuring continuity during the period of leadership change with the appointment of Jon Prichard as MPA Chief Executive.

The role of MPA Chair is a non-executive position responsible to the MPA Board, whilst also leading and managing it. The Chair is the guardian of members’ interests, working closely with the Chief Executive to ensure that the association pursues its agreed objectives.

Jon Prichard said: “I am delighted to welcome Lex as the new MPA Chair and look forward to working with him on a broad range of issues, from infrastructure, housing and planning reform to climate change and circular economy and biodiversity gain. Lex has a wealth of experience gained over four decades and his passion for the role our industry plays in helping to build a ‘Greater Britain’ will generate energy and enthusiasm and we rise to meet the challenges ahead.”

You can read the full MPA press release here.