Wernick unveils new leadership structure to support long-term growth plans
The Wernick Group has announced a series of senior leadership changes to strengthen the organisation as it delivers on its ambitious long-term strategy.
From the 1st January 2026, Michael Thistlethwaite will become Chief Executive Officer (Rental Division) after successfully leading Wernick Hire as Managing Director for 13-years. The new role will oversee the group’s rental companies; Wernick Hire, Wernick Power Solutions, Wernick Events and Rawley Plant Hire; which currently account for around 70% of the Wernick Group’s annual turnover
At the same time, Darren Brown is being promoted from Deputy Managing Director (Wernick Hire) to Chief Operating Officer (Rental Division) and will lead business support functions including quality management, training and development, supply chain, fleet procurement and operational efficiency.
Within Wernick Hire, Nikki Amers-Delph, currently Sales Director, has been appointed as the new Managing Director, bringing more than 20 years of experience across sales, depot management and major account leadership. Stephen McNulty will become Deputy Managing Director, overseeing southern operations; Ricky Wedlock will become Operations Director for our northern region; and Steve Painter, Head of Major Accounts, will join the Wernick Hire Management Team.
This new leadership framework supports the ambition outlined in our Vision2030 strategy. Promoting from within is a core value of our organisation, and it is a pleasure to see colleagues who have developed with us over many years progress into elevated roles. I wish them every success in their new positions.