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In this interview with Maria Bartiromo, Charlie Banks CEO for Wolseley plc comments on:
- Demand for commodities
- Housing market in the US
- Growth in industrialised economies including China
- Progress he has made at Wolseley
Wolseley is an international business, operating over 4,200 branches, in 14 countries in Europe and North America, employing more than 68,000 people. The group's strength is to operate strong national businesses in home markets, retain local brand superiority and continually exceed customer expectations through wider product ranges and superior service.
© 2006 CNBC/Dow Jones Business Video. All Rights Reserved.Charlie Banks - Career milestones
1967: Joined Ferguson as management trainee
1970: Manager of Ferguson branch in Washington DC
1982: Regional Manager, Ferguson
1989: Appointed Chief Executive of Ferguson
1992: Joined the Wolseley Board
2001: Group Chief Executive
2006: Retirement
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