Hill & Smith PLC, a provider of solutions that enhance the resilience of vital infrastructure and the built environment, has announced the appointment of Nick Anderson as a non-executive director. At the next AGM in May 2026, Alan Giddins will retire from the board, at which time Anderson will assume the roles of chair of the board and of the nomination committee.

Anderson was group chief executive of FTSE100 industrial engineering company Spirax Group plc between 2014 and 2024. Prior to joining Spirax Group, he held senior executive roles at Smiths Group, Alcoa, and Foseco Minsep, with leadership experience spanning Latin America, Asia, and Europe.

Anderson is also non-executive director of BAE Systems plc, Weir Group plc and Spectris plc.

Rutger Helbing, chief executive of Hill & Smith, said: “I am delighted that Nick has agreed to join us as chair and I am very much looking forward to working with him. On behalf of the board, I would also like to thank Alan for the significant and invaluable contribution he has made to Hill & Smith, first as a non-executive director and then as chair.”