•Professional Manager and leader with 30 years experience in the heavy building materials industry, working for a global market leader, in a commercial customer facing environment especially the asphalt market.•Driven by a successful record of achieving results and exceeding objectives in a challenging and competitive environment.•Excellent communicator at all levels within the internal and external organization.•Strong commercial acumen, exceptional analytical and solution solving skills supported by sound decision and negotiating skills.•Ability to influence and achieve results within the work environment, built effective teams, led and managed change.•Clear demonstration of leading key projects within the business.•Leader, coach and mentor for individuals and colleagues in the business. Commands a high degree of respect by colleagues and customers.•Developed key relationships with stakeholders in the organization (Employees, Customer, Suppliers and Local Community).