02-06-2026 15:08 via constructionenquirer.com

Drainage giant Lanes names ex-Telent chief as new CEO

Lanes Group has appointed former Telent chief executive Jo Gretton as its new chief executive officer, ending more than three decades under the leadership of Wayne Earnshaw.
Gretton will take over on 29 June as the UK’s biggest drainage and wastewater maintenance specialist prepares for its next stage of growth following BlackRock’s investment in the business last year.
Gretton will work alongside Earnshaw to ensure a smooth transition before formally taking charge at the end of June
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