Ecological Building Systems, a leading supplier of sustainable building materials, has appointed Samantha Legget as Head of Marketing and Ronan Kirwan FCCA as Financial Controller for the UK and Ireland, with both joining its senior leadership team as the business looks towards its next phase of growth.
Samantha brings more than 20 years’ marketing experience across a wide range of sectors, with a career spanning strategic consultancy and senior in-house roles, including 360 Growth Partners, Connect Physical Health and outdoor brand Craghoppers. Having worked with Ecological Building Systems as a strategic marketing advisor, helping to shape its UK and Ireland marketing strategy, she now joins the business to lead its delivery.
As Head of Marketing, Samantha will build on Ecological Building Systems’ strong reputation and 25-year heritage, helping more people discover the business, its brands and the expertise behind them. Working with the marketing team, supplier partners and the wider industry, she will focus on growing its reach, making the most of new digital opportunities and developing useful content, tools and partnerships that support customers throughout their building journey.
“I’m excited to be working with a brilliant team, our supplier partners and the wider industry to inspire better building and encourage more sustainable approaches to construction”, explains Samantha Legget. “With the challenges of climate change, energy costs and the need to improve both new and existing buildings, what we do is increasingly relevant to everyone.”
Samantha adds: “Ecological is a genuinely values-led business, with people who care deeply about what they do and an incredible depth of technical knowledge. This role gives me the opportunity to combine something I love, marketing, with work that can have a positive impact on people and the planet.”
Ronan Kirwan, a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, joins Ecological Building Systems with 30 years’ experience in finance. Based in Athboy, County Meath, he oversees finance for the company’s UK and Ireland operations.
Throughout his career, Ronan has held senior finance and leadership positions with international businesses including Oracle, Opera Mediaworks and Hiab, gaining extensive experience in financial management, business transformation and strategic growth. More recently, his work as a fractional CFO and business consultant has seen him support businesses across a range of sectors, bringing a broad commercial perspective to his new role at Ecological Building Systems.
“The main attraction for me was the culture of the company,” explains Ronan Kirwan. “Ecological Building Systems treats employees, customers and suppliers alike with respect, dignity and gratitude, which I believe are key factors in its success. I am looking forward to helping the business grow to its full potential and see it achieve even greater success in the future.”
Penny Randell, UK Director at Ecological Building Systems, said: “We are delighted to welcome Samantha and Ronan to the team. They both bring very different, but equally important, skills to the business and we are looking forward to them playing a key role in the company’s future growth and development.”
Discover more about retrofit and low energy new build systems by visiting the website www.ecologicalbuildingsystems.com
