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RNS Number : 6978Z Keller Group PLC 09 April 2026
9 April 2026
Keller Group plc
Michael Speakman
It is with great sadness that the Board of Keller Group plc ('Keller')
announces that Michael Speakman, formerly Chief Executive Officer ('CEO'),
passed away on 3 April 2026.
Michael joined Keller as Chief Financial Officer in 2018, before becoming CEO
in 2019 until August 2025, when he stepped down to continue medical treatment.
Carl-Peter Forster, Chair of Keller, said:
"It is with the deepest sadness that we announce Michael's passing. He made an
immense contribution to Keller during his tenure and leaves a legacy of
outstanding leadership during which he guided the company through a period of
significant development and improved financial and operational performance.
Michael was a great friend and colleague to many at Keller, and he will be
hugely missed. Our thoughts are very much with Michael's family at this
devasting time."
For any messages of condolence, please contact Kerry.Stenning@keller.com
(mailto:Kerry.Stenning@keller.com) who will share with Michael's family.
Contacts:
www.keller.com (http://www.keller.com)
Keller Group plc 020 7616 7575
James Wroath, Chief Executive Officer
David Burke, Chief Financial Officer
Nicola Rogers, Group Head of Investor Relations
FTI Consulting 020 3727 1340
Nick Hasell
Matthew O'Keeffe
Notes to editors:
Keller is the world's largest geotechnical specialist contractor providing a
wide portfolio of advanced foundation and ground improvement techniques used
across the entire construction sector. With around 10,000 staff and operations
across five continents, Keller tackles an unrivalled 5,500 projects every
year, generating annual revenue of c£3bn.
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