Container manufacturer Taylor has appointed Brendan Murphy (pictured, right) as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following David Williams’s departure.
Murphy, who was previously Group Sales Director for ventilation supplier Volution Group PLC, has more than 10 years of experience in the plastic manufacturing industry after having been responsible for the strategic commercial development of Dutch plastic pipe manufacturer Wavin.
His appointment comes following the summer departure of CEO David Williams, who left to become CEO of engineering firm Accura.
It is hoped that Murphy’s appointment will ‘further accelerate the company’s growth plans within the UK and overseas’ and help boost new product development.
‘A great time to join the business’
Murphy commented: “Taylor is a well-known brand with extensive coverage within the UK and a rapidly increasing international order book.
“There is undoubtedly a synergy between the waste and building materials industries and it’s these similarities that I’m looking to exploit as the company moves forward and builds on its impressive 50-year history. Having been responsible for overseas growth, [I think] it’s clear that Taylor is still in its embryonic phase, which makes it an exceptionally exciting period for the company and a great time to join the business.”
Murphy will work alongside Richard Sanders, Taylor’s Executive Chairman and Director of environmental investment company Sullivan Street Partners, and Julian Gaylor, Taylor’s International Sales Director.
Commenting on the appointment, Sander said: “Brendan has enjoyed an illustrious career and demonstrated that he is a skilful strategist who is very much at home in a leadership role.
“Over the last six months, we’ve built a senior management team that is now well placed to take Taylor forward, and this appointment is the final piece of the jigsaw.
“We’re delighted to welcome Brendan to the business, pleased that Taylor’s senior team is now complete and excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.”
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