After seven years Heras CEO Gilles Rabot has stepped down and has handed over his responsibilities to Emmanuel Rigaux (pictured on the left below with Gilles Rabot).

Rabot led Heras to become a major European premium brand in perimeter protection with a clear strategy going forward.

A statement from the Heras headquarters in the Netherlands said :

‘Together with 1100 experts and a strong product and services offering Heras is ready for the next step.

‘Gilles Rabot is proud of what Heras has accomplished in the last seven years under his leadership. In the coming period he will work together with Emmanuel Rigaux on a smooth transition of responsibilities.

‘Emmanuel Rigaux is a highly experienced executive, has operated in a variety of geographies and has held a number of operational leadership positions in building materials.

‘Together with the management and full support and commitment from Equistone, Emmanuel Rigaux is to accelerate the transformation of Heras. The full focus continues to be on executing the ambitious growth plans in service, the product and project business and the mobile business to strengthen their position as the premium brand in perimeter protection.’