Dudley’s Aluminium strengthens its senior management team for business growth, promotes five staff to Director-level positions

Cardiff-based aluminium fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has promoted its five senior staff to director-level positions for strengthening the management team further. Selected by the company’s Board of Directors, Neil Andrews and Simon Hoggett are the new Estimating Director and Sales Director, respectively.

Neil will manage a team of three estimators and review all tender enquiries to ensure that complaints and competitive bids are submitted for new projects. The team will liaise closely with Sales Director Simon, who has 30 years of experience in sales within the aluminium curtain walling and window industry. Simon, the new Sales Director, will support the development of existing and new client projects and the overall company growth.

Neil Andrews said: “Having worked with Dudley’s for over 21 years, I am excited to take on this new leadership role and thank the Board of Directors for this opportunity.”

Simon Hoggett said: “I am looking forward to this new opportunity and further developing Dudley’s highly respected reputation within the curtain walling industry.”

The new Contracts Director is Neil Jones, who has been supporting clients from design to project completion. Neil will now oversee all projects right from contract appointment to engaging with clients on the project planning to coordination and programming of the projects, ensuring quality work.

Neil Jones said: “In my 26 years at Dudley’s, I have been fortunate to progress in the company and am grateful for this latest opportunity to further develop the company’s relationships and reputation with clients.”

For Technical Director, Dudley’s Board of Directors has chosen Gary Smythe, who will oversee the design process of all secured projects and provide support to both the estimating and installation departments.

Gary Smythe said: “I am delighted to receive this appointment. Securing new projects across the UK, Dudley’s is continuing to go from strength to strength and I am looking forward to playing my part in the company’s growth.”

The final appointment sees Stephen Muir as Commercial Director, with responsibilities including contract condition negotiations for main contractors, issue sub-contract orders and payments to the company’s supply chain, and support the planning of future projects.

Stephen Muir said: “Having been with the company since I was an apprentice joiner, it’s a privilege to have been given this opportunity with Dudley’s. I look forward to working closely with the existing Board of Directors, along with the other members of the new structure, to ensure we continue to provide the high level of service and quality our customers have come to expect from us.”

Speaking about the appointments, Dudley’s Managing Director Colin Shorney said: “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am delighted to welcome the five new directors to the leadership team. These appointments acknowledge the dedication of our team to positioning Dudley’s as a leading aluminium fabricator and will help us capitalise on new business opportunities.”