He will be Daniel Cooper, who is currently northern regional general manager for Hanson Australia.

O’Shea joined Hanson in 1990 and held several senior financial and operational roles before being appointed in 2007 CEO of the combined Hanson’s aggregates and building products operations and HeidelbergCement’s Castle Cement business to form Hanson UK.

His tenure encompassed the longest and toughest recession ever experienced in the construction industry.

“It’s not been easy but I have enjoyed the challenge of leading the company through this difficult period and into a position where I believe we are well placed to take advantage of the opportunities which lie ahead,” he said. “I am confident that the company has a bright future and I look forward to watching it prosper and grow.”

Cooper (above) joined Pioneer Concrete in Australia in 1993. Since Hanson acquired Pioneer in 2000 he has held several operational, commercial and customer service management roles including regional general manager for Western Australia.