FTSE 250 CEO - led the buyout of the Ibstock Group of companies in UK and the Glen Gery corporation in the USA from CRH plc in 2014 with Bain Capital Europe. Subsequently led a very successful IPO in October 2015 (£770m). Market Capitalisation in spring 2018 circa £1.2 Bn. Chartered Engineer with over 23 years experience at CEO/MD level, including 12 years responsible for a group of companies and over 10 years international Group experience. Business turnaround, major organic growth investments (exceeding £110m whilst CEO Ibstock Plc for example £60m on Ibstock’s new “Eclipse” factory), acquisitions and integration, also divestments. Queens Award for innovation. Track record of asset recycling particularly surplus property development to enhance shareholder returns. Restless in seeking business improvement, development and growth. Retired as CEO in 2018 aged 58. I have since undertaken some very interesting projects for Private Equity but mostly enjoying life with family and friends.
Listed skills include Business Strategy, Change Management, Management, Business Process Improvement, and 18 others.