
dave murray
owner and director
About
A highly experienced professional Interim Manager with a track record of Turnaround and Operational Improvement in Manufacturing. Sectors include Aerospace, Automotive, Food, FMCG, and Print. Experienced internationally having managed in USA, Canada and Europe. An outstanding team player who has an open and non-political style as an energetic leader in both turnaround and growth situations. Energises and develops people to deliver a paradigm shift in team and business performance. Driven by achieving improved business results “through” people. Quickly gains blue chip customer credibility across international barriers by demonstrating pro-active management style. Member Institute for Turnaround, Chartered Engineer with Cranfield MBA and 6 Sigma Black Belt. Specialties: NED, Manufacturing, Turnaround, Interim, Aerospace, Print, Food. Mobile: 07803 898691, E-Mail: dmurray@clivewhitegate.com, www.clivewhitegate.com
united kingdom
cheshire
management consulting
business strategy, business process improvement, manufacturing, change management, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, operations management, new business development, business transformation, restructuring, business planning, leadership, operational excellence, product development, acquisition integration, business development, print, contract negotiation, mergers, crm, direct marketing, international business
Experience

ned chairman
kg coatings
Successfully coached mbi Managing Director to develop business and subsequently exit with a significant multiple on original investment.

advisor
new intelligence
New Intelligence, a business with a difference, based around an experienced group of individuals who have delivered significant change in large and small businesses with Digital Transformation at the heart of everything they do. Each business partner brings a wealth of experience and business acumen which is being translated into products that can be applied to any situation requiring business intelligence to support improvement. New Intelligence offer a practical and simplistic industry 1.0 to 4.0. Digital transformation solutions to implement practical strategies (digital and otherwise) supported by an innovative digital twin solution to help UK Manufacturing to drive its competitive advantage.

interim operations manager
3si security systems

ned chairman
sycamore aviation ltd

ned
cardiff aviation limited

operations improvement consultant
weetabix
Appointed to conduct operational review of 3 sites in Boston, San Francisco and Toronto and present findings to UK Based Board of Directors. Subsequently managed implementation through existing Management Team.

managing director
bemrosebooth paragon
A £60 m turnover print business with market positions in secure mail, secure logistics, telecoms, retail promotional products and financial services.

operations improvement consultant
alstom
Engaged as a consultant in the Rail sector to recover disaster delivery situation with key customer where 7 figure liquidated damages claim was imminent.

interim managing director
doncasters group limited
As Managing Director of a subsidiary company of Doncasters Group, completed £3m turnaround of business which was experiencing severe customer service issues and loss of profitability.

managing director
trucast, inc.
P&L responsibility for 2 sites on the Isle of Wight and South Carolina USA turning over £40 million. Foundries supplying nickel alloy turbo-charger wheels to the automotive industry.

managing director
vickers aerospace components
P&L responsibility for 2 sites in Shropshire turning over £20 million and employing 250 people supplying aircraft engine components and repairs to engine manufacturers and airlines.

raf in service support manager
bae systems
Responsible for managing the maintenance activity on the RAF’s fleet of VC10 Air to Air Refuelling Tankers and Nimrod Maritime Reconnaissance aircraft.

ned
dobson and crowther
Appointed post “deal” to mentor inexperienced and politically charged Management Team through transformation process.

managing director and chief operating officer
hayward tyler
Led the turnaround of the 200 year old, £20m Luton operation servicing Power and Oil & Gas Sectors in China, India and North Sea.

divisional managing directer
communisis
P&L responsibility for 6 sites turning over £135 million. Division included the UK’s leading Direct Mail / Direct Marketing producer and largest cheque supplier.

managing director
communisis
P&L responsibility for 3 sites turning over £30 million. Division supplying cheques to the UK’s financial institutions.

vc10 aart manager
bae systems
Responsible as prime contractor for managing multi – site project valued at £150 million to refurbish and convert 13 aircraft to air to air refuelling tankers.

work centre manager - machining
bae systems
Managed the internal manufacturing centre specialising in machined components for Airbus, BAe 146, and ATP at British Aerospace,

group ned
hayward tyler
* Hayward Tyler is one of the world's leading suppliers of electric motors and pumps. Whether the motors are dry or wet-wound, Hayward Tyler has a market leading reputation for providing mission critical products and services where the application is for: * High pressure; * High temperature; * Difficult to handle fluids. With a heritage and pedigree stretching back nearly 200 years, we remain committed to providing our customers with innovative, reliable technological solutions across the entire energy sector.

owner and director
clive whitegate
A small consultancy company formed by D Murray. Services provided include interim turnaround management and operational improvement consultancy as well as NED services.
Education
moston brook high school
the university of salford
physics
oldham college of technology
mechanical engineering
cranfield university
the manchester metropolitan university
engineering
cranfield school of management
business administration
salford university
physics
manchester polytechnic
engineering
oldham college of technology hnd
mechanical engineering
oldham college of technology
engineering
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