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Hargreaves Services Appoints Simon Hicks As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEAug 08, 2026•1 day ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Hargreaves Services plc

Simon Hicks
DurhamEnergy

Description

Hargreaves Services has appointed Simon Hicks as its new Chief Executive Officer. Simon succeeds Gordon Banham, who led the company for over 20 years and will now lead Hargreaves in its next growth phase.

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Company

Hargreaves Services plc

Location

Durham, England, United Kingdom

About

Hargreaves Services plc is a diversified group delivering services to the environmental, infrastructure and property sectors. The company supports key industries and plays a vital role in the infrastructure and energy markets.

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