Robert Whetstone Email & Phone Number

Fleet, Gb

London Area, United Kingdom

Renown Resources' mission is to identify and create new growth opportunities in the Building Materials sector.We are focused on delivering Strategic analysis resulting in developing improved operating models and Business plans for clients who are in the sector or who supply services to the sector.Renown Resources draws on its experience of the Building materials industry in the UK,Europe and North America. We have extensive experience across a number of product lines and managing Joint… Show more Renown Resources' mission is to identify and create new growth opportunities in the Building Materials sector.We are focused on delivering Strategic analysis resulting in developing improved operating models and Business plans for clients who are in the sector or who supply services to the sector.Renown Resources draws on its experience of the Building materials industry in the UK,Europe and North America. We have extensive experience across a number of product lines and managing Joint Ventures with multiple shareholders. Show less

United States

Accountable for North American Business- United States and Canada. Delivering Engineering services and Management of Critical Assets for Commercial and Civil Organizations. Primary focus Mining and Construction.Main responsibilities include Business growth, Operational Delivery and Account Development.Secured $140m of contracts within first 2 years.

Greater Atlanta Area

President of Lafarge North America's East US Aggregates business including a Joint Venture in the Carribbean. Accountable for Safety, Financial Performance, People Development, Environmental Compliance, Commercial Strategy, Manufacturing Performance and Land Management.Implemented Risk based Safety Program across the business.Launched Energy awareness program to drive reduction in usage.Delivered significant Cost improvements in 2011 by reducing Productive… Show more President of Lafarge North America's East US Aggregates business including a Joint Venture in the Carribbean. Accountable for Safety, Financial Performance, People Development, Environmental Compliance, Commercial Strategy, Manufacturing Performance and Land Management.Implemented Risk based Safety Program across the business.Launched Energy awareness program to drive reduction in usage.Delivered significant Cost improvements in 2011 by reducing Productive capacity.Executed overhead review and reduction in 2011. Embarked on employee change program to drive innovation and increase empowerment.Reformed commercial strategy to improve our customer offer and drive better margins. Introduced Logistics Department to drive supply chain performance.Led Oil Well segment offer development for Lafarge Aggregates and secured first contracts. Show less

United Kingdom

Managing Director of UK subsidiary of Lafarge S.A responsible for a business of $500m Sales turnover and over 1000 employees.Full P&L responsibility. Responsible for Health and Safety, Business Performance,People development,Strategy.Commercial Strategy and Manufacturing Performance. Executed and delivered strategy to double ROI in 2 years.Achieved double digit ROI and Business Unit became EVA positive.Executed proactive strategy to mitigate impact of the Construction downturn in… Show more Managing Director of UK subsidiary of Lafarge S.A responsible for a business of $500m Sales turnover and over 1000 employees.Full P&L responsibility. Responsible for Health and Safety, Business Performance,People development,Strategy.Commercial Strategy and Manufacturing Performance. Executed and delivered strategy to double ROI in 2 years.Achieved double digit ROI and Business Unit became EVA positive.Executed proactive strategy to mitigate impact of the Construction downturn in 2008.Developed and executed Lowest Cost of Supply strategy resulting in improved margins and enabling reduction in fixed costs.Company was awarded National Safety award for overall performance in 2010.Company achieved UK Carbon Trust Standard in 2010,by showing sustainable decrease in Carbon emissions. Company was also awarded National and European Award for Quarry Restoration in 2010. Show less

United Kingdom

Responsible for UK Aggregates and Asphalt operations with P&L responsibility ,reporting to Managing Director.Delivered step change improvement in profitability over 4 years.Developed and executed re-organization to streamline management structure,delivered circa $3m annual savings.Led evolution of Customer Service Centre. Oversaw implementation of Logistics strategy to increase vehicle optimization and drive supply chain performance.Part of Executive team that embarked and… Show more Responsible for UK Aggregates and Asphalt operations with P&L responsibility ,reporting to Managing Director.Delivered step change improvement in profitability over 4 years.Developed and executed re-organization to streamline management structure,delivered circa $3m annual savings.Led evolution of Customer Service Centre. Oversaw implementation of Logistics strategy to increase vehicle optimization and drive supply chain performance.Part of Executive team that embarked and delivered a step change in safety performance through Visible Felt Leadership. Show less

London, United Kingdom

P&L accountability for all Aggregates,Asphalt and Concrete operations within the South East of England..

London, United Kingdom

P&L responsible for all Aggregates and Concrete operation within West London,Thames Valley and South Coast.

London, United Kingdom

P&L accountability for London area in the provision of services to major Blue Chip companies- BBC,UBS,Barclays,BP.

London, United Kingdom

Commercial Manager at various London stores.

Leading Across Borders And Countries

Prince Of Wales Sustainability Leadership Programme

Programme For International Leadership- Lafarge

Ba Hons, History And Politics And Government

Activities and Societies: Executive Member of the University Sports Federation. Student Member of the University Senate Committee.