New non-executive director aims to grow Thurston Group into ‘top offsite manufacturer in the country’ 

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of a non-executive director, Paul Tierney, to deliver on improving growth, recruitment, and the company’s wider business strategy.  

Paul Tierney joins us with over 30 years of experience in the offsite and modern methods of construction (MMC) sector, having built modular manufacturing firm ExtraSpace Solutions (ESS) across the UK and Ireland until it was acquired by ISG in 2022. Since 2023, Paul has been the CEO of MMC Ireland, advising on aligning government MMC programmes with the expanding capabilities of Irish MMC manufacturers and contractors. He will continue to lead MMC Ireland, representing the best interests of its 85 strong membership. 

In his role as non-executive director, at Thurston, Paul will be working at board level, and alongside managing director Matt Goff, and the wider executive leadership team. 

Paul brings decades of expertise in MMC along with extensive experience in building high-performing teams and collaborating with government departments on the frameworks enabling MMC adoption. This background will help drive our progress in product innovation, productivity, sustainability and procurement models  

Following our recent acquisition of specialist fabrication business Storplan, Paul’s expertise in corporate finance and creating sustainable business operations will prove valuable as we looks to expand its manufacturing capabilities going forward. 

Speaking about his new role, Paul Tierney said: “I am excited to work with the team at Thurston –a passionate group, with a strong culture and a clear commitment to development and growth.” 

“There are certainly the foundations here to be the top offsite manufacturer in the country. The entire executive leadership team is driven by the same goal, which is to make Thurston the number one choice for modular manufacturing in the UK.” 

Matt Goff, our managing director, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Paul to Thurston. His incredibly vast expertise in the world of modular manufacturing will be hugely beneficial as we look to continue our ambitious growth plans and deliver MMC projects faster, safer and more sustainably. 

“His experience in growing ESS to be one of the biggest modular manufacturers in the country will play a big part in hitting our own future objectives, as we look to centre ourselves as the very best in the industry.” 

Connect with Paul on LinkedIn here.