After over 40 years of service to Henry Boot, Jamie Boot have taken the decision to retire as Chairman and from the Board on 26 May 2022. The company announced that current Non-executive Director, Peter Mawson, will be taking over the reins as Chair. As a consequence of Peter's changing role, the Senior Independent Director position will be assumed by Joanne Lake.

Peter has been on the Board since 2015 and brings a wealth of property and commercial experience. Also, the Nomination Committee, supported by a consultant, has started the recruitment of an additional NED.