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Unipart Announces Dr. Bryan Jackson CBE as New Non-Executive Chair Amid Leadership Transition

Unipart Announces Dr. Bryan Jackson CBE as New Non-Executive Chair Amid Leadership Transition
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20 / 08 / 2024

Unipart has announced the appointment of Dr. Bryan Jackson CBE as the new Non-Executive Chair, effective 1st September 2024.

This decision follows the earlier announcement on 14th August 2024 regarding the retirement of Unipart’s Founder and Executive Chairman, Dr. John M. Neill CBE, who will step down from his position on 31st August but will continue to support the company until the end of November.

Dr. Jackson has had a longstanding association with Unipart, beginning in 2005 when he was appointed Deputy Chairman of the Unipart Manufacturing Group. He joined the Board as an independent Non-Executive Director in April 2013 and was later appointed Senior Independent Director in November 2022.

Dr. Jackson has built a distinguished career in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, starting with Ford Motor Company, where he worked for 23 years before moving to Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Limited in 1990. His career includes various senior roles and the management of several plants across the UK and Europe. He retired as Managing Director in 2004 and served as an advisor to Toyota in Europe until 2009.

His extensive Board-level experience spans multiple industries. Dr. Jackson has previously held Chairman positions at Sharing in Growth UK Limited, Wesleyan Assurance Society, the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the East Midlands Development Agency (a government appointment), and the East Midlands Regional Council of the Confederation of British Industry. He is currently the Non-Executive Chairman of John Smedley Limited.

In recognition of his contributions to the industrial sector and economic growth, Dr. Jackson was awarded an honorary doctorate in business administration from Nottingham Trent University. He is a Fellow of the Manufacturing Technology Centre and has participated in executive development programs at INSEAD Business School and Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Jackson was appointed an OBE in 2000 for services to the motor manufacturing industry and a CBE in 2012 for services to economic development and manufacturing.

John Neill, Unipart’s Executive Chairman, stated, "Unipart is an iconic British company, and its next Chair required someone who not only understands the culture meticulously crafted over the past 50 years but also possesses personal values and integrity aligned with Unipart’s ethos. Having worked closely with Bryan for many decades, I have seen his immense value through his expertise and leadership in various non-executive roles within the Unipart Group. It was crucial to find a leader whom all our stakeholders could trust, someone who would prioritize Unipart’s well-being, its people, and its customers above personal interests. I am confident that Bryan, with his extensive experience and commitment, will continue to uphold this ethos. I wish Bryan, the Board, and all our colleagues and leaders the very best for Unipart’s continued success."

Dr. Bryan Jackson, Senior Independent Non-Executive Director, said, "I am extremely proud to be appointed Chair of Unipart. Replacing an iconic leader and the creator of this unique, highly successful British company is no small task. Fortunately, having worked with John over many years, I am honored to take on this role and the responsibility of maintaining the culture he established while building on Unipart’s success. Unipart has strong growth prospects due to the robust, diversified business built over the past 50 years through tireless commitment and dedication. I look forward to working with our people, customers, shareholders, and stakeholders on our future journey. I would like to thank John again for all he has done and wish him the best for his future. Although following in John’s footsteps will be challenging, I am fully committed to advancing Unipart through its next stage of growth and am excited about the opportunities ahead."

Source: Unipart Group Press Releases

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