Premier Forest Products strengthens leadership team with executive promotion

Premier Forest Products has announced the promotion of Neil Davies from Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO), as the business continues a period of significant growth.

Terry Edgell and Neil Davies

The appointment follows a series of acquisitions completed in late 2025, including timber engineering specialist National Timber Systems and several former Arnold Laver sites acquired from National Timber Group England.

These additions have further strengthened Premier Forest’s capabilities across timber distribution, manufacturing and logistics throughout the UK.

Following its recent acquisitions, the business is expected to achieve revenues of £125 million for the year ending April 2026, with annualised turnover forecast to reach £200 million next year.

Since joining the business in 2022, Neil has played a central role in shaping financial strategy and supporting expansion, earning recognition for his strong leadership, commercial insight and focus on operational excellence.

In his expanded role, he’ll oversee both financial strategy and day-to-day operations, ensuring closer alignment between the company’s financial planning and operational delivery.

Neil’s responsibilities will include leading the continued integration of acquired businesses, streamlining processes and systems across the organisation, supporting the delivery of strategic initiatives and enhancing overall business performance. Premier Forest’s workforce has almost doubled to 800 employees over the past year.

Commenting on his promotion, Neil said: “I’m delighted to take on this new role at such an important time for Premier Forest. The business has evolved significantly during my time here and I’m excited to further strengthen the connection between our financial strategy and operational performance as we continue to grow.

“The next 12 months will be a pivotal period as we continue integrating our recent acquisitions, strengthening operations across the group and building on the strong platform we’ve created for future growth.”

Terry Edgell added: “This is a significant and well-deserved promotion. Neil has made an outstanding contribution since joining the business and this new role reflects both his impact and our confidence in his ability to lead across finance and operations.

“Bringing these functions together strengthens how we plan, execute and scale as a business.

“Neil has effectively been operating across both areas since joining the company, but this appointment formally recognises that broader leadership role and gives him the mandate to drive operational performance alongside finance.

“As the business has grown, it’s become increasingly important to strengthen the leadership structure across the group. As we enter our 34th year of trading, we remain focused on sustained growth and continued investment across the company.”

For further information, see www.premierforest.co.uk.