YMC - Key Persons


Jonathan Petch - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive
  • CEO of Thurston Group Limited
Jonathan is the CEO of Thurston Group Limited which comprises YMC Container Solutions and Thurston Building Systems. Thurston Group Limited www.thurstongroup.co.uk acquired the business of YMCL trading as Yorkshire Marine Containers in 2011. The product profile of YMC complemented the traditional range offered by Thurston Building Systems and diversified the Group's business. Jonathan's extensive experience includes over 30 years in the modular and portable cabin and equipment hire business. Before joining Thurston, he was Managing Director of Sheriff Building Systems Ltd for seven years. Under Jonathan's leadership, Thurston Group has gone from strength to strength and continues to build on its achievements through continual investment, innovation and entry into new and exciting markets, such as the company's recent successes in the oil, gas, nuclear and petrochemical industries and they are now moving into the supply of equipment housings

Steve Hodges - Chief Commercial Officer

Job Titles:
  • Commercial Director
Steve has been with Thurston Group Limited www.thurstongroup.co.uk for over 20 years, in that time he has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge of all our products and customer base and he now heads up the YMC Container Solutions division at Beverley and sits on the Divisional board. Steve has extensive experience in off-site construction and was heavily involved in the off-shore industry for around ten years prior to joining Thurston Group