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WITHAM GROUP ANNOUNCES TWO NEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS TO DRIVE STRATEGIC GROWTH ensure Witham Group continues to blend
Leading UK lubricant manufacturer, The Witham Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors to help shape the organisation’s future strategic direction.
market-leading lubricants. Ian Wright joins the board as Operations Director. Ian’s impressive 17-year tenure with the Witham Group began in the Lincoln factory before he transitioned into
Graham Dawson and Ian Wright bring a
information systems of the business.
wealth of industry expertise and internal
Known for his analytical mindset, process
insight to the board, having both served
optimisation skills, and deep commitment
as Associate Directors for the past two
to customers and suppliers, he has
years.
become a vital asset to the company. In
Graham Dawson has been appointed as
his new role, Graham and his team will
Commercial & Technical Director. Since
expand their remit to lead the technical
joining the Witham Group seven years
aspects of the business alongside
ago as Commercial Manager, Graham has
commercial operations. This includes
overseen the day-to-day finance,
leading development in the latest
Lubricants Association (UKLA). In his new
administration, and management
technologies and product ranges to
capacity, Ian will remain an advocate for
the administrative Operations Team. Over nearly two decades, he has managed key accounts and established himself as a trusted, “go-to” partner for many of the company’s long-standing customers. His exceptional contributions early in his career earned him the prestigious nationwide Young Employee of the Year award from the United Kingdom
customer service, high manufacturing standards, and operational team development, while heavily focusing on driving the company’s key environmental objectives. Nigel R. Bottom, Managing Director of Witham Group, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Graham and Ian to the main board. Together, they bring a combined 24 years of deep operational experience within the Witham Group. These appointments significantly strengthen our leadership team and demonstrate our commitment to rewarding internal talent, while ensuring we are robustly positioned to navigate the future and deliver the highest standards of product innovation and service for our customers.” Graham Dawson, Nigel R Bottom, and Ian Wright.
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