Mark Watford has been appointed as chief financial officer (CFO) of Ecofill Group, a Leeds-based company that turns on-site clay and subsoil into aggregate replacement products.
With a career spanning both SME and large corporate environments, Mr Watford brings over 25 years' experience in senior financial, commercial and operational leadership roles across construction, infrastructure, and technology-led businesses, including roles within organisations operating across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Some of his experience includes working with private equity-backed groups, leading complex corporate restructures, and supporting businesses through international growth and integration.
In this new role, Mr Watford will provide ‘strategic financial oversight and governance' for the company, with a primary focus on supporting Ecofill's continued growth.
Trevor Gaughan, founder and CEO of Ecofill Group, said: ‘Mark's appointment is a major step forward for Ecofill. He brings deep financial expertise, strong commercial judgement, and valuable international experience that will support our ambitions as we continue to scale. As demand for our technology grows, Mark's leadership will be critical in ensuring we grow in a structured, resilient, and sustainable way.'
Mark Watford added: ‘Ecofill is a business with a clear purpose, a compelling technology, and significant growth potential. What attracted me most is the opportunity to support a UK-based company with ambitions that extend well beyond the domestic market. I'm looking forward to working with the team to help build strong financial foundations that support long-term, sustainable growth.'
