BUSINESS REPORT


CEO APPOINTED AT SCOTT BADER


Scott Bader, the worldwide adhesives, resins and gelcoats manufacturer, has appointed Dr Kevin Matthews as its new executive chairman. He succeeded Dr Jean-Claude Pierre who served as CEO for the past four years. Kevin has a strong technical


background in addition to almost 20 years’ experience as CEO of organisations in the chemical, technology and pharmaceutical sectors. His expertise in business management and strategy has been instrumental in securing the growth and success of several private and public organisations. Kevin will use his experience to implement Scott Bader’s ‘2036 Vision’ aligning the company’s sustainability ambitions with its business goals. Kevin said: “I‘m delighted to join


Scott Bader to continue the work to enable our customers to supply more effective and more sustainable products using innovative polymer solutions and to accelerate the implementation of the building blocks required to support Scott Bader’s ‘2036 Vision’.


Visit: www.scottbader.com


PROSEMITA HELPS FIRM CREATE GROWTH MAP


More than ever, food manufacturers and distributors across the UK need reliable supply chain specialists to ensure the best and most cost-effective service. For the past two years Jon Beech, managing


director of Felixstowe logistics specialist RBF Cargocare, has been a lead logistics partner on Brexit advisory panels, helping businesses understand the challenges and opportunities in a changing customs environment. But this hasn’t been the only thing on his


plate. RBF Cargocare has also grown to six times its original size in less than a decade. Cue Northamptonshire-based SME business


advisors: ProSemita. Jon said: “ProSemita have given us realistic,


practical tools to upskill our staff, streamline processes and foster better management and leadership structures. “In a very competitive sector our people are


our best asset. ProSemita have helped us develop a roadmap to ensure our staff continue to learn and grow along with the business.” Jon certainly has the logistics knowledge,


Jon Beech (left) and Sean Buckland of ProSemita


contacts and expertise. With ProSemita’s help, the business now has the robustness and resilience to better serve his food-importing customers in Northamptonshire and beyond.


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