Wienerberger UK and Ireland, a leading provider of building solutions, has announced the appointment of Jennifer Halliday as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Wienerberger announces Jennifer Halliday as new Chief Financial Officer
Published 31st May 2023
With a career spanning various industries and continents, Jennifer brings a wealth of financial experience and a deep understanding of the building and manufacturing sectors.
Jennifer is a new addition to Wienerberger’s UK board and will focus on regional development, playing a central role in integrating the company’s acquired businesses across the UK and Ireland into one cohesive structure.
Key to this role will be change management through Wienerberger’s sustainable transformation programme. In recent months this has included the introduction of a state-of-the-art in-roof solar product range into the portfolio and the first commercial-scale implementation of electric kilns using 100% renewable energy within the clay roof-tile manufacturing sector at their Broomfleet factory.
Keith Barker, Chief Operating Officer at Wienerberger UK and Ireland, expressed his warm welcome to Jennifer, saying: "We are thrilled to introduce Jennifer Halliday as our new Chief Financial Officer who will lead our finance team and finance transformations. Jennifer brings experience in finance, organisational growth and strategic development, with an innate understanding of the industry. Her skills make her a valuable asset to our leadership team and we are excited about the impact she will have on driving Wienerberger's continued success."
Jennifer said: “I’m delighted to be part of the Wienerberger team at such a pivotal time during this exciting next phase of growth and innovation. The opportunity to work for a business at the forefront of the construction industry that plays such a positive role in building sustainable new homes, aligning with the UK’s net zero targets and the evolving needs of our customers, genuinely excites me.
“I’m looking forward to leveraging my experience in finance and people development to drive regional integration and to contribute to Wienerberger’s mission of providing outstanding, sustainable building solutions.”
Complementing her new role at Wienerberger, Jennifer also has a non-executive director role at Halton Housing and works with the University of Manchester on several productivity initiatives. In previous positions she has been involved in championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace by participating in projects to support women in business, which she plans to continue at Wienerberger.
Jennifer succeeds Paul Stevenson who served as the Financial Director at Wienerberger for 17 years.
About Jennifer Halliday
Jennifer's professional journey began in Scotland, where she obtained her degree from the University of Edinburgh. She kick-started her career as an accountant in various oil service-related industries in Aberdeen and achieved her ACCA qualification. Relocating to the North West of England, Jennifer undertook an MBA at Manchester Business School and then served as a Commercial Director for a pottery firm specialising in personalised china.
Jennifer’s notable career journey continued as Finance Manager in Europe and the USA at FMC Corporation. She later joined The Vanguard Group, where she held various finance roles before becoming the Principal and Global Corporate Controller.
After 13 years at The Vanguard Group, Jennifer took on the role of Global Finance Director at Quaker Chemical Corporation before becoming CFO at Universities Superannuation Scheme. In 2017 Jennifer became Finance Director at CF Fertilisers UK before her move to Wienerberger UK & Ireland.
Jennifer's extensive career in both manufacturing and financial services, coupled with her global experience, positions her perfectly for her new role as CFO at Wienerberger.