Wayne Smith replaces current managing director Jeremy Fish, who leaves Nationwide Platforms at the end of February to become chief executive of .
Mr Smith joined the company in May 2016 from Aggreko as corporate strategy director. Before Aggreko, he worked for materials group Lafarge.
Lavendon chief executive Don Kenny said: 鈥淭he appointment of Wayne provides the UK business with strong leadership and expertise. Wayne has worked closely with the business since joining us last year and has been involved in a number of operational and strategic initiatives. I have no doubt he will make a positive impact on the business and I look forward to working with him in growing and developing the Nationwide Platform brand further.鈥
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