Dragan Maksimovic has today been announced as the new CEO of Aggregate Industries.
He replaces Guy Edwards, "who has decided to pursue other career opportunities." It was just a few months ago that Mr Edwards – who only took on the CEO position in December 2018 – commented on the Straitgate application.
Mr Maksimovic is apparently:
…delighted to join Aggregate Industries, one of the leaders in the construction industry. The UK is one of the most important markets for LafargeHolcim and I am very excited to be offered the opportunity of leading the organisation on its successful path. I am committed to making AIUK the leading company in the UK for sustainable and innovative building solutions, and with my strong and passionate team by my side, I look forward to the challenge.
Mr Maksimovic will be Aggregate Industries’ fifth CEO during the time that the company has been struggling to gain permission to quarry Straitgate Farm. This is clearly an indication of just how long the Straitgate Farm fiasco has been staggering on, but could it also be an indication of deeper problems?
