Ibstock plc announces that Wayne Sheppard has notified the Board of his intention to retire in 2018 after 22 successful years with the Group, including the last two as Chief Executive of the company. He will be succeeded as CEO by Joe Hudson, currently Managing Director, Cement & Concrete Products at Aggregate Industries UK, who will join the Board on his arrival in early 2018 as Chief Executive Designate. Wayne will step down from the board and as Chief Executive after a handover period but will be available to the Group as required until the end of 2018.