Grosvenor Group has announced that its CEO, Shaun Barritt, has died at the age of 64.
The company said Barritt had died peacefully on 6 February with his family around him at home. He had been battling late stage sarcomatoid mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer.
Having joined Grosvenor Group in 1984, Barritt worked his way up to become managing director, and more recently CEO.
The company said his vision, drive, innovative spirit and passion had turned it into one of the most admired contract hire and fleet management companies in the sector. It said an incredibly engaging management style, and sitting at his desk in an open plan office amongst everyone else, had meant his energy and positivity, coupled with a huge sense of fun, was felt by those around him.
Chairwoman Nicola Johnson said: “He had a very natural ability to make everyone feel genuinely valued and appreciated, which is why Grosvenor is the ‘family’ that we are today.
“In reality, there is so much to say about Shaun. We are not only the UK’s largest privately-owned contract hire and fleet management business, but a company that is known across our entire sector for our pioneering spirit, exceptional service levels and outstanding portfolio of products and services.
“The role that Shaun played in making the Grosvenor Group what it is today will always be remembered, and full and proper tributes will be paid to his incredible legacy.
“Thanks to Shaun, we have a very strong, experienced, stable and longstanding senior leadership team here at Grosvenor, and everyone who knew him will miss him dearly.”
