Chris Hayward has been Managing Director of NMBS for over 20 years, in which time it has grown to be the largest buying society for Independent Building, Plumbing, Hardware & Timber Merchants in the UK, with an annual turnover of over £1.8bn, with over 1200 members and 3400 branches.

In addition, he was elected President of EURO-MAT, the leading European cooperation of independent builders merchants in 2015. “I am extremely pleased and excited to be asked to be a Judge for the Builders Merchants Awards, especially as it promotes the very best in achievement at both a company and individual level. Great companies, need Great people and to see so many examples of both, as part of the judging panel is inspiring and I really look forward to seeing the entries for 2021”.