Paul Read

Paul Read is the co-founder and Group Commercial Director of IBC, a buying group for independent builders merchants, which was established in 2009 and now boasts over 220 member partners.

With four decades of experience in the construction industry, Paul has worked with leading National Builders Merchants as well as manufacturer, Lafarge Plasterboard. Drawing on his expertise in both distribution and manufacturing, alongside IBC, he also co-founded Capital Drywall, the Drywall distribution division of the Allneeds Group.

"Our industry is full of exceptional companies and talented people. It’s an honour to serve on the Builders Merchants Awards judging panel, where I can truly recognize the innovation, dedication, and effort that make these businesses ‘best in class’.”