Embrace Steel Group Appoints Key Hires to Enhance Operations and Fuel Expansion
Embrace Steel Group, a prominent provider of steel frame building solutions across the UK, has announced the strategic appointment of three senior executives to strengthen its portfolio businesses. The new hires are set to bolster operations at Shufflebottom, a steel fabrication company based in South Wales, and Hambleton Steel, a well-known steel designer and fabricator in North Yorkshire.
The appointments are part of Embrace Steel’s continued effort to invest in its workforce and reinforce its standing as a leading force within the steel and construction industries in the UK.
Strengthening Shufflebottom’s Leadership
Richard Wigley has joined Shufflebottom as its new Commercial and Technical Director, bringing with him over three decades of experience in the steel and building products manufacturing sectors. Richard holds an MBA and is a certified Prince 2 practitioner, with expertise in stakeholder development for a variety of steel and construction materials. He expressed his enthusiasm about joining the company, noting Shufflebottom’s strong presence within the local community and its family business ethos, now further supported by the resources of the larger Embrace Steel Group. Richard looks forward to leading Shufflebottom to the next stage of its growth and expansion.
Ben Thomas has also been appointed as the new Operations Director at Shufflebottom. A seasoned manufacturing leader, Ben has a solid track record of improving health and safety, quality, and productivity in various industries. He is eager to contribute his skills to enhance Shufflebottom’s operations, aligning with the company’s commitment to embracing new technologies and fostering continuous improvement.
Chris Burns Rejoins Hambleton Steel
Meanwhile, Chris Burns has returned to Hambleton Steel, a steel fabrication and design company headquartered in North Yorkshire, as a Design and Build Engineer. With over 20 years of experience working in the structural steel industry across the UK, New Zealand, and Australia, Chris is set to contribute his expertise to the business. He expressed his excitement about rejoining the company, highlighting Hambleton Steel’s success and its strong appeal to engineers looking to be part of an ambitious and growing organization.
Ambitious Growth Goals for 2025
2025 has already proven to be an exciting year for Embrace Steel Group. In addition to these key leadership appointments, Embrace has brought on Ross McAdam as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With a revenue target exceeding £100 million in the near term, the group is focused on both operational improvements and pursuing merger and acquisition opportunities to fuel its continued expansion and success.
Through these appointments and its ongoing strategic initiatives, Embrace Steel is positioning itself for sustained growth in the steel and construction sectors, demonstrating a strong commitment to its people and its vision for the future.
