Wienerberger stock gets UK and Ireland COO as demand stays weak

Published on 10/30/2026 at 16:58 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Wienerberger stock is set for a UK and Ireland leadership change as Simon Nevitt replaces retiring COO Keith Barker. The handover is planned.

Leadership Change Meets Weak Demand

Simon Nevitt will become COO of Wienerberger UK and Ireland on November 1.
Keith Barker will remain through December to support the handover.
Wienerberger expects 2026 operating EBITDA of 640 million to 650 million euros.
The company will publish its first nine-month results on November 12.

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Wienerberger UK and Ireland will appoint Simon Nevitt as chief operating officer on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The leadership change follows Keith Barker's planned retirement and comes as construction demand remains challenging in key markets.

Builders Merchants Journal reported the succession on October 22. Barker will remain with the business until the end of December to support the final stages of the transition and ensure a smooth handover.

Execution During a Difficult Market

Nevitt said his priorities include supporting customers, investing in employees and developing the UK and Ireland business across wall, roof, water and heating activities. The planned succession gives the regional operation continuity while it manages weaker construction conditions.

Wienerberger's October 6 trading update said residential new-build activity in the UK, the United States and Canada remained under pressure, while renovation and infrastructure were more stable. The company also cited higher energy, raw-material and logistics costs.

Wienerberger stock traded at 16.38 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 16:44 CET on Friday, October 30, 2026. Investors can follow the real-time quote of Wienerberger stock.

Wienerberger at a glance

Company: Wienerberger AG
ISIN: AT0000831706
Lang & Schwarz quote: 16.38 euros at 16:44 CET on October 30, 2026
2026 operating EBITDA guidance: 640 million to 650 million euros
Next results date: November 12, 2026

Wienerberger's trading update set third-quarter revenue expectations at 1.2 billion to 1.3 billion euros and operating EBITDA expectations at 170 million to 180 million euros. The first nine-month results and an update on the strategic review are due on November 12.

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