Society of Dyers and Colourists

After a search which has lasted several months and produced a substantial list of candidates of exceptionally high standard SDC today announced the appointment of Dr Graham Clayton to the position of Chief Executive. Dr Clayton will take up his post on 1st February 2012.

Dr Clayton grew up in West Yorkshire and has since worked throughout the UK and overseas. He brings to the SDC many years of scientific and technical experience, including time spent with a colour measurement instrumentation company.

His portfolio includes business management and development responsibilities in large and small UK and international companies. Other roles have been in the public sector, education, academia, governance, charities and a not-for-profit company.

Graham joins SDC from Intelligent Formulation Ltd, St Michael’s York Trust, Spurriergate Trading Ltd and the Governing body of Applefields Secondary School.

Dr Clayton commented: “I am very pleased to be invited to be the next CEO of the SDC – this role draws together many aspects of my experience that I look forward to utilising for the future greater success of the SDC.”

Arthur Welham, Chair of the SDC Trustee Board commented: “We have been through a period of change over the last few years. We are therefore pleased to be able to announce Graham’s appointment as a key element of our strategy for growth and development. Graham is highly experienced, and has an impressive track record in industry and depth of business experience which will accelerate our international growth”.

In a further development, Andrew Filarowski has also been appointed to the new post of Deputy Chief Executive. Arthur Welham commented: “The Board would like to express their thanks to Andrew Filarowski for the exemplary way in which he has filled the role of Acting Chief Executive since early August in what could have been a very difficult period for the Society”.

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