Andrew Cope brings considerable experience to the role having served for 20 years as Managing Director of Chandlers Building Supplies.

Lawsons Group [Lawsons Whetstone Ltd] has appointed Andrew Cope as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. 

Cope brings considerable experience to the role having served for 20 years as Managing Director of Chandlers Building Supplies, an established family owned and managed business of eight branches located across the South and East of England. 

Most recently Cope spent six years with Independent Builders Merchant Group, serving as its CEO before assuming a part time role leading acquisitions and strategic development activity.  He has also previously served as the Chair of the buying group FORTIS.

Lawsons CEO Allun Pittingale said: “Andrew brings a wealth of experience and strategic vision; his background in driving efficiencies to help businesses scale perfectly matches our ambitions and I look forward to him joining the team."

Established in 1921, Lawsons has grown to the largest independent supplier of timber, building materials and fencing in London and the South East serving a market of over 10,000 square miles. The Lawsons Group operates 35 branches under seven brands, employs more than 700 people, and includes a dedicated steel fabrication plant.