Huddersfield-based Big Red Industries Group is to appoint a board of directors due to its rapid growth and expansion.

Company founder and managing director Mike Lomas will become chief executive officer and chairman of the board. The new members of the board will be announced over the coming weeks.

Working with the group directors and the new members of the board, Mike will lead the strategic direction for the Big Red Industries Group and continue to maintain sustainable growth across the Big Red Industries Group of companies.

Mike has already built a name for himself within the construction arena leading a variety of major projects across the UK and creating a nationwide construction firm with a £20 million order book, delivering projects to some of the world’s largest brands.

Mike said: “Over the last five years the Big Red Industries Group has experienced substantial growth. To facilitate this continued growth, we have always looked to adapt the structure of the company.

“The latest iteration in welcoming a board of directors is an exciting move for the company. It allows for sustainable rapid expansion of the group, with the input of some of the best business minds supporting the team.

“I am incredibly excited to be announcing the board over the next few weeks. I think this shows a real statement of intent of the Big Red Industries Group.”