Brierty's Stuart Croft appointed MD

Civil contractor Brierty has appointed chief executive Stuart Crofts to the company's board as managing director.

The announcement is below:

The Board of civil contractor Brierty Limited (ASX: BYL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stuart Crofts as Managing Director of Brierty Limited. Mr Crofts appointment is effective immediately.

Mr Crofts has held the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Company since November 2008 and has successfully led a number of strategic company initiatives focused on growth and sustainability, operational efficiency and organisational development.

Brierty's Chairman Dalton Gooding said, "We are delighted to welcome Mr Crofts to the Board. He has a proven track record of delivering outstanding results and, with his ongoing commitment and leadership, Brierty will continue to be successful."

Mr Crofts has 20 years experience in international general management positions and prior to joining Brierty Limited was Executive General Manager of United Group Resources Pty Ltd, a division of United Group Limited.