bwd (Barron Wood Distribution), has announced a new executive management team to drive further growth and innovation.
bwd has grown rapidly since it was founded in 1993 by brothers John and David Fairbrother, who have maintained the company’s long-standing commitment to exceptional service and reliability. As the company continues to expand its operations, it is now broadening its leadership team with experienced directors who share the company’s values and vision for the future. The team will be led by Derek Lyon, who has recently been made Group Managing Director, to take the business forward into its next stage of development.
Derek Lyon, Group Managing Director of bwd says: “As a family business, we are proud of our reputation for exceptional customer service and operational integrity. I am delighted to announce our new leadership team, who will build on this legacy while steering the company towards an exciting future of further expansion.
Our new team which brings together expertise in operations, technology and finance as well as a deep understanding and breadth of commercial experience in the different sectors that our customers operate in, will also support our push to enhance our service capabilities and investment in new technology.”
With a commitment to continual improvement, bwd remains dedicated to its customers, suppliers, employees, and community as it continues to grow and evolve.
“The founders of bwd, John and David Fairbrother, have created a great workplace with strong foundations that we are committed to continue to build on. We want our customers, partners and team of forward thinking, dedicated and enthusiastic employees to enjoy the opportunities that working with bwd, an experienced and progressive transport business, will offer,” concludes Derek.
John and David Fairbrother are remaining as part of the management team at bwd for the foreseeable future.