Hill & Smith PLC (LON:HILS), the international provider of sustainable infrastructure products and services, has announced the appointment of Hooman Caman Javvi, Group President, as Chief Operating Officer. Hooman will retain his current responsibilities, while taking on a wider responsibility for the Group’s operations, talent development and medium-term strategy, and continuing to report to Alan Giddins, Executive Chair. Hooman joined Hill & Smith in March 2022, having previously spent 11 years in senior management roles at ABB and Hitachi Energy. Hooman has a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Alan Giddins, Executive Chair, said:
“Having worked closely with Hooman over the last 18 months, I have seen first-hand the positive impact he has had on the business as a result of his strong operational and strategic management expertise. Taking on the Chief Operating Officer role is a natural next step, and one where I believe he can make a significant impact as we deliver on our ambitious growth strategy. I am pleased to welcome Hooman to the Board.”
Hooman Caman Javvi, Group Chief Operating Officer and Group President said:
“I am delighted to be appointed Chief Operating Officer and to be joining the Board. Hill & Smith is going through a period of strong organic and inorganic growth, and I am looking forward to continuing to work alongside our talented teams to drive performance in a wider Group role.”
Hill & Smith PLC is a leading provider of sustainable infrastructure products and services. The Group employs c.4,400 people worldwide with the majority employed by its autonomous, agile, customer focussed operating businesses based in the US, UK, Australia and India. The Group head office is in the UK and Hill & Smith PLC is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: HILS.L).
