Northern Bear PLC announced the following changes to the Board of Directors: Keith Soulsby, Group Operations Director, has notified the Board of his decision to retire and accordingly will be ceasing his role with the Company and retiring as a Director with effect from 31 March 2024. The Board announced the appointment of John Davies as an Executive Director with immediate effect. John was appointed as Managing Director of Arcas Building Solutions Limited in June 2023, and has since made significant operational and commercial improvements to that business.

John has had an illustrious career in the construction industry and held senior positions as Managing Director of Meldrum Group and Chief Operating Officer of Esh Group, at which he oversaw substantial profitable growth. The ultimate aim when John was recruited was to provide succession for Keith Soulsby, and John has operated as part of the Group's senior management team in recent months.