Board & senior appointments that transformed performance across UK & European manufacturers
Over the last two decades, I’ve delivered board and senior appointments across system houses, fabricators and on behalf of European Groups that have transformed commercial results, stabilised multi‑site operations, and driven UK growth.
As a snapshot, the below have been taken from three individual businesses. Understanding the needs of each client, and how best to position them to the passive target market allowed me to place multiple leadership positions. All of these have not only stayed in post for several years, but have made the positive impact required at briefing stage.
From MD turnarounds and board‑level marketing leadership to operational integration and new product launches, these assignments show what the right leader can unlock inside a fenestration manufacturer.
System House - Turnover doubled following board-level appointments
Sales Director – Managing Director inside four years
Marketing Director – First board-level marketing hire, strengthening fabricator offering
Operations Director – Cross-industry hire who unified two sites
Human Resources Director – First HR leader on the UK board; built development & succession strategy
Commercial Director – Non-industry hire who elevated customer excellence
European Fabrication Group - Key leadership hires across multiple acquisitions
Managing Director - Turnaround of a three-site operation that was in the red
Finance Director – To build reporting and controls
General Manager – Stabilised and structured a TUPE’d workforce
Operations Director – Integrated a new factory & drove operational excellence
Head of People – Built a scalable people development strategy across a growing manufacturer
Finance Director – Modernised finance function, including digitalisation
Acquisitive European Fenestration Group - Strategic hires driving UK growth
Managing Director – Built cross-department culture; UK turnover doubled in seven years
Managing Director – Delivered operational strategy following major plant investment; strengthened commercial approach
Sales Managers X3 – Launched and grew new European product entrants in the UK
If you’re planning a senior or specialist hire where the outcome truly matters, this is the level of search rigour, sector understanding and end result you should demand. Contact me for a confidential conversation - 07570 740490
