Charlie, who joined the Board on 1st May 2024, has substantial experience of developing strategy, leading, and managing change in large complex businesses in a variety of different sectors in the UK and internationally.

Charlie spent 13 years as CEO of Manchester Airports Group (MAG) and Managing Director of United Utilities Group plc’s (UU) Utilities Solutions business, and brings a wealth of experience to Severfield.

During his time as CEO of MAG, he was responsible to the Board for developing corporate strategies, delivering financial returns, securing stretching growth targets, leading M&A opportunities, developing relationships with key governmental officials and leadership of the Group. He notably grew MAG to a £4bn EV business (FTSE 100 equivalent). At UU Charlie was a plc main Board Director of the FTSE 100 company.