DYFRIG MORGAN JAMES
Blackmore End House, 10, Kimpton Rd, Blackmore End
Wheathampstead,
Home Tel: 01438 832781 Work Tel: 0116 264 8001
Home Fax: 01438 832781 Mob: 0780 395 3538
e-mail family.james@btinternet.com
CAREER HISTORY
1994 – Current LAFARGE SA. The world leader in construction materials. Valued at over €20 Billion, operating in 90 countries .
2007 - Current REGIONAL PRESIDENT Northern &Central
· Fully responsible for operations and development in 10 countries with turnover at over €1.4 B, some 550 operational units and 5000 employees managed through 5 M D’s and a Regional Functional team.
· Optimised short term performance whilst established strong positions in key markets for long term growth.
· Entry into new markets in Balklan coutries,
· Drove Health & Safety culture consistently across the Region
· Developed, coached and mentored talented managers to become high potential leaders
· Performed an ambassadorial role across the Industry in the
2002 – 2007 MANAGING DIRECTOR. Direct responsibility and accountability for T/O £500M/a. 200 operational units, 2.500 employees.
§ Responsible for the strategic direction and performance improvement of an integrated multi product business with 8 reporting directors.
§ Drive reconfiguration and performance improvement through value based management, international process in best practice sharing and performance enhancement.
§ Implemented a Customer orientated culture.
§ Balance core business strategic objectives with growing new opportunities
§ Experience of working with multi national in-house teams and consultants.
§ Transferred 4 offices into 1 central location for all backroom and service centre facilities.
1997 – 2002 CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR
§ Responsible for the operational activities of the core business run by 6 Regional General Managers and 2 National Product Directors.
§ Implemented Processes and a change management programmers to drive performance improvement (overall improvement of 50% in EBIT over period) Developed business by acquisitions, asset swaps and organic growth.
1994 – 2002 REGIONAL DIRECTOR T/O £130M, 75 operational units, 1000 employees
§ Rationalised the business, set up a major customer service centre and a more outward facing culture.
§ Representative on the boards of 6 joint venture/consortium companies
§ Improved both cash and profit by 30% in 2 years against difficult market conditions.
1989 – 1994 UK WASTE MANGEMENT LTD. Collection, transport and disposal of waste from public and private sector, a subsidiary of Waste Management Inc and Wessex Water PLC, until 1993 part of NFC plc, a leading distribution and logistics company.
1989 – 1994 VICE PRESIDENT / DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR T/O £100 million, 1400 employees, 870 vehicles
§ Following acquisition promoted to be responsible for merging two major companies and for acquisitions, development and growth, targeted synergy benefits achieved in 6 months.
§ Successfully negotiated 10 acquisitions in 14 month.
§ Negotiated major long term contracts e.g. Greater Manchester Waste, value £250 million.
§ Completed and operated Joint Ventures with private landowners, Local Authorities and PLC companies including one in Hong Kong.
1984 – 1989 Director Operations and Development
§ Developed business from a
§ Introduced company to privatisation of Local Authority Sector.
1982 – 1984 Development Manager
§ Implemented a professional management system for technical and development management.
§ Worked on JIT retail distribution projects.
1980 – 1982 Cheshire County Council – Principal Officer
§ Implementation of new system for granting permits and consents.
§ Developed two of the council facilities and generated income of £3 million/annum.
1975 – 1982 Water Industry (Welsh and North West)
§ Worked on special projects implementing new legislation
Qualification: BSc (Hons) in Geology, London University (1972-1975)
Further Training
Advanced
Strategy and Finance – Ashridge (1997)
Global Strategy & Marketing – IMD,
Customer Orientation – Ashridge (2004)
Membership Professional Bodies
Fellow of Chartered Institute of Geology, Chartered Geologist.
Fellow of Institute of Quarrying
Member Chartered
Fellow Institute of Directors
Companion of Chartered Management Institution
Additional Information
§ . Current member of Lafarge Group Top 25 Global Executive Team.
§ Vice Chairman of Mineral Products Association.
§ Member of Industry Principals Council of Construction Products Association
§ Member of
§ 1995-2002 Chairman of QPA’s Public Affairs/Public Relations Committee.
§ 1993-1995 Chairman Trade Association committee on Clinical Waste
§ 1993-1994 National President of Round Table
§ 1993-1996 Non Executive Director of Greater Manchester Waste Ltd.
§ Freeman of the City of
Personal Details
Dob: 07.06.1954
British
Married with 2 Children
Fluent Welsh, passable French
Likes Rugby and Gardening.