An Exciting Partnership for the Future of Seddon Plant & Engineers Ltd.

As Seddon Plant & Engineers Ltd. looks to the future, we are thrilled to highlight the appointment of Chris Derbyshire as Joint Managing Director, effective April 7th, 2025. This represents a fantastic opportunity for Chris to work alongside Stephen Seddon, the driving force behind the strategic growth and remarkable success that Seddon Plant & Engineers Ltd. enjoys today.
 

Chris brings a wealth of valuable experience to this new role, including a proven track record as a Managing Director. His strategic vision, combined with Stephen's deep industry knowledge and the legacy he has built, creates a powerful partnership poised to propel the company to even greater heights within the plant and tool hire, construction, civil engineering, utilities, landscaping, and ground care sectors.
 

Having already demonstrated exceptional management skills and a strong understanding of the business as Operations Director, Chris is ideally positioned to collaborate with Stephen. This new structure allows Stephen to dedicate more time to exploring future strategic ventures, knowing that the day-to-day leadership is strengthened by Chris's expertise and dedication, all while maintaining a close working relationship.
 

Stephen Seddon, Managing Director of Seddon Engineering Holdings Ltd, warmly welcomes this new chapter:

 

“The new structure reflects our commitment to strengthening our business and ensuring continued success for our team, suppliers, and customers. Chris has been an integral part of the senior management team and has demonstrated outstanding leadership. Our strengths complement one another, and I look forward to working closely with Chris as we continue to build a strong and successful future.”

Expressing his enthusiasm for this collaboration, Chris Derbyshire, Joint Managing Director of Seddon Plant & Engineers Ltd., shared:
 

“Since joining Seddon’s I’ve been extremely lucky to work with a fantastic and supportive team of people, and I’m immensely proud to have been offered this opportunity. I’m really looking forward to working more closely still with Stephen to help lead the business and deliver our shared vision for improvement and growth.”

For over seven decades, Seddon Plant & Engineers Ltd. has become a trusted leader in the UK. This exciting partnership between Stephen and Chris ensures a dynamic blend of experience and fresh perspectives, guaranteeing that we will continue to serve our customers with the same high level of expertise and dedication that has defined us. We eagerly anticipate the future and the continued success this collaboration will bring.