Travis Perkins plc has enhanced its senior management team with a key appointment. Deborah Grimason has joined the Group - which owns a range of businesses including Travis Perkins, Wickes, ToolStation, Keyline and Tile Giant - as its new General Counsel, and will be responsible for managing the Group's legal affairs and acting as Company Secretary. Grimason will also become an Executive Committee member.

Grimason's appointment comes as John Carter takes over the role of Chief Executive from departing CEO Geoff Cooper. Grimason brings with her over 25 years' experience of managing legal and corporate affairs with high profile organisations, including Royal Mail, BOC, the British Coal Corporation and Nokia.