Steve Wilson 
Until 2003 Steve worked for International Flavours & Fragrances where he held many positions during a career spanning over 20 years. He has wide experience of General Management, Technical Project management as well as Operations & Supply Chain Improvement.
Steve completed a project to build, commission and transfer production from the UK to China. This involved developing the business plan and technical solution, setting the budget of $50 million, preparing, sending out a tender document, supplier negotiation and project managing. The project was delivered on time and under budget by $1.5 million.
Whilst in China Steve built up extensive knowledge about operating and working in China. He has used this knowledge to help and support several companies that wanted to expand and move into this growing and challenging market.
On his return from China, Steve was appointed General Manager with full P&L responsibility of the UK Chemical site for IFF. He was also responsible for the company turn around and implementation of SAP as part of a Class “A” project. During this time he used his change management and business excellence skills.
Steve’s specialist areas include change management and business process improvement. He has also implemented Sales & Operations Planning both in single plants and on a global basis.
Steve has also worked with companies on an interim management basis where he has continued to develop his practical hands on knowledge of business excellence and change management with assignments including Portmeirion Pottery and Dairygold in Ireland.
Steve continues to develop his knowledge of change, business excellence and supply chain effectiveness.
In 2003 Steve gained a Diploma in Business Direction from the IOD and is a Chartered Director