Clark Contracts has announced that John Mooney has retired from his position as Finance Director after three decades with the business. A key figure in shaping the company's culture and values, he will continue to support the organisation as a Non-Executive Director.

Mooney qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Ernst & Young between 1985 and 1989 before moving to a general contractor for six years. He joined Clark Contracts in 1995 as Financial Controller and was promoted to Finance Director in 2001.

Over his tenure, Mooney helped lead the Steering Group behind the company's Customers 1st initiative, launched nearly 25 years ago, and drove corporate social responsibility efforts and continuous improvement across departments. Under his guidance, the group has raised more than £50,000 for company-nominated charities and contributed to enhanced employee benefits and overall staff satisfaction.

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Reflecting on his career, John said: "During my time with the company, I have witnessed our remarkable growth, from a turnover of £2 million in 1995 to over £130 million in 2025. It has been incredibly rewarding to support the development of our people, with many of our employees progressing through our academy to take on leadership roles. As I look forward to my retirement, I am excited to see the continued success of the business in the years ahead. Since the beginning of the year I have had the pleasure of working alongside my replacement as Finance Director Mark McPeake. There is no doubt in my mind that in handing over the reins to Mark, the company will benefit from his wealth of experience and will continue to prosper under his financial guidance."

Gordon Cunningham, Managing Director, said: "John has been a key part of Clark Contracts' journey over the past 30 years, covering many different functions in addition to Finance at various stages in the growing business, continually going the extra mile to enhance how we work and deliver. His leadership and dedication have helped shape the business and support the growth of so many of our people. While we wish John a very happy retirement, we are delighted that he will continue to support the business as a Non‑Executive Director."