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​WW Martin Group Ltd has successfully completed a Management Buyout

WW Martin Group Ltd has successfully completed a Management Buyout (MBO), effective 28th October 2025.

The MBO agreement has been structured to transfer full ownership of the company, including its subsidiary businesses, to a new management team made up of current Directors, members of our Senior Management Team, and existing shareholders. This ensures continuity of leadership and supports the company’s long-term business strategy.

We are delighted to announce our New Board of Directors:
David Barker, Neil Benwell, Trevor Codd, Ben Green, and Doug Mumford

This change has been carefully planned and confirms that Mike Darling and Ian Posnett have stepped down as Directors and Shareholders. They will now focus on supporting an agreed handover period to the new Directors, concluding at the end of the calendar year, ahead of their retirement.

We would like to thank Mike and Ian for their contribution over the past 14 years. Under their leadership, WW Martin has achieved sustained growth, strengthened our financial position, and established our reputation as one of Kent’s leading main contractors. Their guidance and commitment have been instrumental in overseeing the growth of the business from a turnover of around £19 million in 2011 to over £60 million today, positioning the company strongly for continued success.

We would also like to acknowledge and thank all previous owners and custodians of WW Martin Ltd for their contribution to the company’s long-standing success and reputation.

The new management team remains fully committed to continuing the excellent work established by those before us, ensuring the company’s values, quality, and reputation remain at the core of everything we do.

Our focus remains clear:

• Business as Usual: Day-to-day operations, staff roles, and project delivery remain unchanged.
• Growth: A strong market position secured forward workload, and established frameworks provide a solid platform for sustainable expansion.
• Commitment: The management team remains fully invested in maintaining high standards of quality, service, and performance.
• Continuity: Our values, culture, and long-standing relationships will continue to guide how we work with clients, partners, and our team.
• Strong Position: The business continues to perform well, supported by excellent staff, strong partnerships, and trusted client relationships, with a robust pipeline of future opportunities.

Any queries relating to the transition can be directed to any member of the new management team and/or to Mike and Ian during the next couple of months.

We look forward to the next chapter and to working closely with our staff, supply chain partners, and clients to build on our shared success and ensure a strong and prosperous future.