PVCu and trade extrusion leader VEKA recruits Head of Operational Excellence and Head of Finance to its senior team.
VEKA plc, one of the UK’s largest PVCu suppliers, has reinforced its leadership team with two experienced appointments.
Jodie Parkinson and Sam Ferguson have joined the business as Head of Finance and Head of Operational Excellence respectively.
The global fenestration leader, whose UK subsidiary is one of Burnley’s top employers, recruited the two specialists as a part of its proactive 2024 growth strategy.
Lancashire native Jodie has brought a wealth of experience gained through various senior financial positions, having worked in finance since the age of 18. She joins VEKA from her previous role as Financial Controller at aluminium windows, doors and roofing manufacturer, AluFoldDirect.
VEKA’s appointment of Mohmed Namaji to Finance Director following his incumbent Graham Fitton’s retirement presented an opportunity for Jodie to join the market leader.
On her recruitment, Jodie said: “When the opportunity at VEKA came up, I knew it was one that I couldn’t let pass me by and it’s been fantastic so far. You can really see the ‘we act, we care’ in action and the quality standards are so high. It aligns perfectly with my own ethos.
“I’ve been around the business and met everyone which is key to what I am trying to achieve here. I want finance to be at the heart of everything we do and really align our department with the rest of the business; having meetings with all the different departments and having that company-wide dialogue is key to raising the profile of the Finance Team and the importance of interdepartmental connectivity. I’m looking forward to adding further value to an already fantastic company.”
Sam, who was born in Burnley, has held a series of engineering management positions internationally, most recently serving as Technical Director at industrial machinery manufacturer Hayward Tyler.
Sam’s recruitment demonstrated the company’s commitment to advancing industry growth and excellence. VEKA headhunted the 37-year-old to drive operational performance alongside Operations Director Adam Burrows, in a role which involves responsibility for three engineering departments.
The appointment is a continuation of VEKA’s commitment to effective business planning and continuity, with Sam’s trajectory set to lead him to the future role of Engineering Director.
Sam said: “I’m very challenge-driven and it was the ambitious nature of this role that was so attractive. The vision VEKA had for the role and the career progression align with my own aspirations, so it was a good fit.
“I’ve found it amazing. The reason I joined VEKA was that the team values people and is open to new ideas. Everyone has accepted my vision and have been given everything I need to succeed – that openness is very important for me.”
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