• Swindon & Wiltshire People
• Friday April 26 2024
• Author Name: Peter Davison

Quarry group director to step down after 25 years

The group director of Hills Quarry Products has announced his retirement after 25 years with the Swindon-headquartered firm.

Pete Andrew will step down at the end of 2024 and remain at the firm in an advisory capacity throughout 2025.

“It has been an honour and a privilege working with the talented and dedicated team within Hills Quarry Products,” said Pete.

“With a framework for future growth in place and the team as strong as it has ever been, now is the right time to announce my plans to step down.

“I will be working with my replacement and the wider Hills Quarry Products team to ensure a smooth handover and seamless transition for our customers.

“I would also like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the kind words that I have already received from my peers and friends in the industry. It is much appreciated.”

Mike Hill, chief executive of The Hills Group, said: “This is a significant move for both Pete and The Hills Group. The shareholders, board and employees at Hills wish Pete a well-deserved retirement spending time with family and managing his farm in Wiltshire.

“Pete has been a key figure within the business and the quarrying sector for many years and will be missed by colleagues, customers, and the supply chain alike.”

In October last year, Hills was granted permission to extract minerals from 178 hectares near Down Ampney.

Previous mineral extractions in the area have revealed the remains of prehistoric animals, which have attracted international attention.

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