Lookers plc was one of over 170 entries across UK industry and the public sector for the prestigious 2009 National Recycling Awards. Now in its 10th year the new look National Recycling Awards includes several new categories widening the scope of the awards to include the construction and retail sectors whilst continuing to reward and support the efforts of local authorities, councils, the public sector and the waste management community.
Alongside suppliers Specialist Waste Recycling Ltd and Oakwood Environmental Services, Lookers plc were short listed for the Innovations in Health and Safety category. This made them the only motor dealer group to be nominated and qualified Lookers to attend the awards ceremony at the Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, London on 27th October 2009.
The Innovations in Health and Safety category was eventually won by Veolia Environmental Services Southwark. Ted Murphy; Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor for Lookers said “Even though we didn’t win the award it was a great learning experience and together with our partner suppliers we are determined to enter again next year and do even better!”
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As previously announced, Ken Surgenor retires from the Board of Lookers, having served eight years as CEO and worked for the company for 23
years. He is replaced by Peter Jones, currently Managing Director of the
Motor Division, who joined the Board in May 2008. Peter, 52, has extensive
motor trade experience having been CEO of CD Bramall plc for six years and
more recently as co-owner of Bramall & Jones Limited.
Phil White, Chairman of Lookers, commented: “Ken Surgenor was the
architect of Lookers’ recent growth including the acquisition of FPS, which
was a transformational deal for the Group. Ken’s own particular style and
passion for the business have made Lookers one of the most reputable
companies in the sector. I am therefore delighted that he will be staying with
the Group overseeing our Northern Ireland operations.
“I am pleased to announce that Peter Jones is stepping up to the position of
Chief Executive. Peter has a great track record in the industry and has done a
tremendous job for us since joining Lookers and we look forward to him
leading the Group in its next stage of development.”
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