Cardo Group names executive chair

Cardiff-headquartered building maintenance and retrofit company Cardo Group has appointed co-founder Jane Nelson as executive chair as it enters its next phase of growth.

Jane will focus on long-term strategy and governance, guiding the board as the business continues to scale across the UK and Ireland.

She co-founded the company in 2023 and has played a central role in its growth to more than 1600 employees, with revenues projected to reach £400 million.

Jane brings extensive leadership experience in the construction and maintenance sector, having held senior roles at Kier Group and Mears Group.

She said: “I’m incredibly proud of everyone at Cardo and the organisation we’ve built together, under Liam’s leadership.  

“We’ve worked hard to create a business with strong values and a clear commitment to delivering high-quality, locally based services for our partners and communities and our sustainable approach to growth is serving us well.

“I’m pleased to be able to bring my years of hands-on experience to this new role, which gives me the opportunity to provide support at a strategic governance level as we take the business into its next stage, ensuring we stay agile as our clients' needs evolve.”

Liam Bevan, chief executive of Cardo Group, added: “Jane has been instrumental in executing our growth plans, while establishing the core values that underpin our operations today. 

“Her knowledge of the sector and commitment to high standards have been crucial in developing and shaping the business and she brings an impressive track record of commercial success to her new role.

“Jane is renowned for bringing innovative solutions to some of the sector’s trickiest problems, including her current focus on how maintenance contractors can support social housing providers to meet their consumer standards obligations. 

“I am delighted that the business – and our partners – will continue to benefit from her experience, perspective and sector-insight.

“To support us in this transition, we have further strengthened our leadership team with the appointment of new managing and operational directors across our regions and nationally. 

“We have also invested heavily in our support services, ensuring our day-to-day delivery continues to be led by senior experts who are close to our clients and residents, while providing our frontline teams with the robust infrastructure they need to succeed.”

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