Meet Our Board

Philip Percival, Chairman

Non-Executive Director

Tom Longland

Chief Executive Officer

Tom took up his role in April 2023. He brings a wealth of experience in the extractives sector, including 19 years in a variety of management roles with Aggregate Industries, and four years as Managing Director of Brett Aggregates.

With an MBA from Loughborough University and a geology degree from Leeds, Tom is well-placed to lead Wainwright into the future. He believes sustainability, Health and Safety and delivering first-rate customer service are core to the company’s ongoing success.

Peter Barkwill

Non-Executive Director

After starting his career with Aggetts Ltd in Devon then moving to Powell Duffryn (later ARC) in Wales, Peter joined Wainwright as Quarry Manager in 1986.

He was named as the company’s Managing Director in 1997 and has presided over 25 years of unprecedented growth in turnover, profit and output.

Peter is a well-known figure in the industry and beyond. His values-driven approach has shaped Wainwright to be the company you see today.

Brian Rexworthy

Finance Director

Brian joined Wainwright in 2007 as Financial Controller, and progressed to his current role in 2010. He sits on the Board of Directors and oversees all aspects of the company’s financial management, working with a small team at our Moons Hills Headquarters.

Prior to joining Wainwright, Brian worked at Denholm Agency Holdings in Bristol and Nisbets, a catering company based in Avonmouth.

Wayne McKeown

Aggregates and Asphalt Director

Wayne came to Wainwright as our Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Manager and has since held a variety of roles within the business. These include Quarry Manager and Operations Director.

Now, he sits on the Board and oversees our aggregates and asphalt divisions. Drawing on extensive industry experience, Wayne is involved in sales, marketing, operational management, and strategic planning.

Christopher Saunders OBE

Non-Executive Director

John Luff

Non-Executive Director

Gavin Isle

Non-Executive Director

Our Directors

Our directors work with the board to ensure Wainwright is at the forefront of our industry, driving the business forward in all areas.

Lee Seviour

Contracting Director

Lee spent six years at Wainwright as a Surfacing Supervisor in the first phase of his career, eventually leaving in 2009 to work for Atkins then Skanska UK.

He returned in 2016, initially to the role of Surfacing General Manager – a decision that he says was motivated by his commitment to Wainwright’s values-driven approach to business. He was promoted to Contracting Director in 2018.

Andy Robinson

Technical Director

Andy has worked across the asphalt industry since the 1980s, and always specialising in technical. He’s held positions with the likes of Tarmac and Hanson and worked on high-profile local authority and national infrastructure projects.He oversees Wainwright’s quality team, which works across our two sites at Moons Hill and Avonmouth. With Andy’s guidance, they ensure our reputation for quality and service is maintained and protected.