Welfare 4 Hire’s new managing director, Gareth Richards, started work this week, replacing Adam Dimmock.
Gareth Richards has previously held senior roles at Mabey Hire, Sunbelt Rentals and RMD Kwikform. Most recently, at Mabey Hire, he established and led a standalone monitoring division.
AER Rents chief executive Gavin Pitt said: "Gareth’s blend of commercial acumen, operational know-how, and people-led leadership makes him a fantastic addition to the group. His arrival signals our continued ambition for Welfare 4 Hire – building on strong foundations while unlocking new opportunities for growth and development."
The company said that Adam Dimmock had decided to step down for personal reasons after helping to guide Welfare 4 Hire through a period of growth since joining two years ago.
Welfare 4 Hire was acquired by AER Rents 2021,. AER Rents is owned by O’Flaherty Holdings, one of Ireland’s largest family business groups with interests in car sales and property. AER Rents was created by O’Flaherty Holdings to develop interests in the plant hire markets in the UK and Ireland, initially acquiring MPH Hire & Sales in 2014, followed by the subsequent acquisitions of DHS Complete Hire, Mainline Group, Welfare 4 Hire, Chippindale Plant and Hudson Lifting.
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