Boral has announced the appointment of Matt McKenzie as CEO, effective 1 April 2026.
McKenzie, the current COO of Boral, will succeed Vik Bansal who will join the SGH Board as a Director on the same date.
McKenzie has served as COO since July 2025.
He was appointed as part of the planned succession process, and prior to that as Executive General Manager, Concrete and Quarries (South).
Before joining Boral, McKenzie held general management roles at Cleanaway and Oracle Utilities and spent 14 years at GE across a range of operational and executive positions.
SGH Managing Director and CEO, Ryan Stokes, said his deep familiarity with Boral’s operations, people and strategy will continuity of leadership and execution.
“Matt is the right leader for this next phase of Boral’s growth,” said Stokes.
“He knows this business deeply, has been central to the operational momentum we have built, and has the experience and discipline to take it further.
“The Board has every confidence in his ability to continue delivering for our customers, employees and shareholders.”
Stokes also took the time to thank Bansal for his contributions to the business.
“He took over a business that needed fundamental change and delivered a stronger more focused performance orientated company,” said Stokes.
“He leaves Boral in an excellent position to continue delivering on its potential.”
Boral’s strategy and commercial direction will remain unchanged.
The business will continue to operate with a disciplined focus on safety, margin improvement, network optimisation and customer delivery.
McKenzie said he is honoured to take on the new role.
“The foundations Vik and the team have built are strong, and my focus is clear to continue improving safety performance, drive operational excellence across every site and deliver for our customers,” he said.
“I am looking forward to the work ahead.”
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