I have worked across quarrying, asphalt operations and surfacing for over 35 years working within the senior management teams in family owned businesses. I have had a career which has spanned across many disciplines including finance, HR/Company Secretary, Sales/Commercial and Operations which has allowed me to become the Director of Asphalt leading existing teams but also being Director on a £10m project to build a new plant and teams for a new commercial area for the business, more recently I have been a General Manager at another Asphalt business. I now have my own business working with businesses to set strategies for growth and development.
Top achievements
- Successfully completing the project of building an Asphalt Plant and developing the commercial strategy.
- Leading my teams and seeing people grow and develop into new roles.
- Starting my own business which is already employing someone in less than a year.
- Being a women in a very male dominated industry in a senior role.
- Having my daughter whilst maintaining all of my achievements and nurturing hers.
Why did you choose the Kent MBA?
I visited the business school whilst my daughter was looking at universities and was captivated by the lecturers during their presentation, I felt excited about learning whilst I was there.
MBA goals
I want to complete the course, expand my knowledge, and understand theories to expand my thinking. To bring my experience to the course and share this knowledge.
What are your aspirations post MBA?
To grow the work that I am doing with my business and the other businesses that I work with, expanding what I can deliver and to see their businesses expand as a result.
What is the best lesson you have learned in business?
To ensure your team understand you – I always expect honesty and trust.
Tell us something about you that may surprise your colleagues?
I weave on a loom to relax!