David Humphrey joined Kent-based Trail Group in September 2025 with 25 years鈥� experience in the construction industry working for companies including Berkeley Homes, St Edward Homes, Ardmore and Galliford Try.
He has now been appointed operations director, responsible for 鈥渓eading, shaping and strengthening the operational teams and managing the financial performance of the business鈥�.
Trial Group, based in Swanley, provides fire safety and building maintenance/refurbishment services and is on various public sector contract frameworks.
Trail Group managing director Jon Crosby said: 鈥淒avid brings considerable commercial expertise, leadership experience and operational strength to Trail Group at a pivotal time in our growth. His background in managing major construction projects will be invaluable as we continue to expand our service offering and support clients in the public and private sectors with safe, compliant and high-quality delivery. We are delighted to welcome him to the business and to the board.鈥�
David Humphrey said: 鈥淭rail Group is a business with real momentum. I was impressed by the entrepreneurial and customer-focused culture at every level; the high calibre of people in each division, and the genuine commitment to looking after its clients. Its teams have a really positive and proactive attitude, rarely shying away from a challenge, and consistently going the extra mile to deliver outstanding results.
鈥淭he opportunity to help shape and grow the business really appealed at this stage of my career 鈥� to build on these strong teams, strengthen commercial rigour, and open up new avenues of work with developers, public sector organisations, social landlords and commercial clients.鈥�
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