Key facts
- JCB appointed George Bamford as co-chair, joining his father Anthony Bamford.
- George Bamford is the founder of Bamford Watch Department.
- JCB employs approximately 19,000 people across four continents.
- Anthony Bamford has chaired JCB since 1975.
- JCB will open a new facility in Texas next month.
Construction equipment manufacturer JCB has appointed George Bamford as co-chair of the company, serving alongside his father, Anthony Bamford. The appointment, reported by the Financial Times and Reuters on Sunday, marks a significant development in the company's succession plans. George Bamford, who also founded the Bamford Watch Department, has held the position of JCB's deputy chair since the beginning of the year. JCB, known for its tractors and excavators, employs around 19,000 people globally and operates on four continents. The company is set to open a new facility in Texas next month. Anthony Bamford has led JCB as chairman since 1975.