CEO MONTHLY / Female CEO of the Year Awards 2023 8 Natural Stone Manufacturing CEO of the Year 2023 (Western Australia): Maria Byworth WA Marble and Granite (WAMG) is a leading supplier of high-quality stone bench tops and related stone products for builders, cabinet makers, commercial properties, and residential homes. At the helm of the business is CEO Maria Byworth, an experienced Managing Director in the construction industry. In 2019, she established WAM Renovations to become part of the WAMG group, offering complete interior and whole house refurbishments. Here, we explore Maria’s career and the excellent work of both companies. erving the building industry, cabinet makers, and the residential market since 1935, WAMG is a Perthbased supplier and installer of stunning stone products. Since the very beginning, its team have provided clients with sound advice, skilled workmanship, and premium quality stone sourced from around the world. Whether they are building or renovating, WAMG believes that it is important for clients to take into consideration which stone is best for their lifestyle, interior design, and budget. For this reason, it strives to work closely with them, learning about their needs and preferences to support them in making the right decision. WAMG’s team of expert stonemasons will then sculpt their perfect kitchen bench top, vanity, BBQ top, staircase, wall cladding, furniture, reception top, or fireplace. Nothing compares to the beauty of customworked marble, granite, or reconstituted stone; strong and timelessly beautiful, it can add aesthetic appeal to any space. Due to extensive family tradition that dates back almost 70 years, the company uses only the best materials. In 1995, Maria Byworth joined WAMG, taking on the position of CFO. At the same time, she ran her own bookkeeping company, where she helped businesses with their everyday administration needs, implemented systems to help improve their efficiency and profitability, and set up all their accounts. Maria also helped struggling companies to write business plans, manage their cash flows, and create budgets, guiding them to focus on achieving their goals and targets. With this strong background, she was well-equipped to take on the task of handling WAMG’s finances. Within Maria’s first few years at WAMG, the owners of the business invited her to buy shares in the company and become a director, an offer that she gladly accepted. Later, in 2018, the opportunity arose to buy out her partners and become CEO. Following this, she was responsible for running all aspects of the company, from sales to accounts to production to installation. In 2019, Maria’s house tragically burned down, destroying all her family’s possessions. Whilst this was undoubtedly a difficult experience to deal with, she was inspired to get her building license so that she could rebuild her home. This ultimately enabled her to establish WAM Renovations. Primarily working with private customers, WAM Renovations offers a full turnkey service, taking clients’ renovation projects from conception to completion within six weeks. The company offers everything clients need for a full renovation, including bathrooms, kitchens, curtains, carpets, flooring, painting, feature lighting, wallpapers, furniture, styling, wall removal, and structural work. It also offers a number of external works, including landscaping, rendering, painting, pools, fencing, and more. WAM Renovations prides itself on its ability to take the worry out of renovating, working with clients to help them create their dream home whilst increasing the value of their property. Whether their goal is to create a new room for their growing family, upgrade their living space, or simply breathe some new life into their home, WAM Renovations will deliver their vision, guaranteeing timeframes with precision. For those who require a fast renovation service that does not compromise on quality, always delivering perfection, the team of experts at WAM Renovations are the perfect partner for your project. Clients can trust that their experience will be smooth sailing, without the standard long lag times, headaches, and hassles. At WAM Renovations, Maria is the main contact for clients, guiding them through the whole process. Over the years, she has completed hundreds of renovation projects across Perth with the help of a superior team of subcontractors. She handles all accounts, supervision, quoting, and presentation herself, leveraging her extensive experience as a Managing Director to ensure that her company delivers excellence in their work whilst providing outstanding customer service. As a result of Maria’s exceptional leadership, both WAM Renovations and WAMG have received glowing praise from clients over the years. For example, on their experience with WAM Renovations, one satisfied customer shares, “I would not recommend any other company for Oct23258 S
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