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INDUSTRY NEWS

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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