Our people

Senior Management Team

Our Directors and Managers are involved in a regular 'think tank' approach by industry sector with each and every client, a fact that we feel differentiates Weir in the market and ensures the application of the best in the business to every challenge that we assist in the resolution of.

Stephen Weir

A creative and dynamic Supply Chain professional with wide ranging business experience and a passion for excellence. Board level management roles, strategic and operational blue chip consulting experience and in depth experience of hands on Supply Chain management including significant change process implementations.

Over 20 years experience of business management includes working with a wide variety of multinational organizations, including Tate and Lyle, British Oxygen, Price Waterhouse, Excel Logistics, Transport Development Group. His expertise spans industries from extraction through manufacturing to government sector, high tech and pharmaceuticals. Project experience from Strategic Design through to hands on implementation.

"Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility in supply chain operations are key areas for the expansion of Weir's business and I see it as a core part of my portfolio to remain at the leading edge of developments in these areas."

Andrew Buckingham

Andrew is a Supply Chain professional with over 20 years experience in both Operations and Consultancy in global, blue chip companies. Experience of leading change and driving supply chain improvement in private and public sector markets in the areas of:

• Operational improvement & restructuring
• Business change programmes including Lean
• Sales and Operations Planning
• Global supply chain planning
• Sourcing and supplier management
• Manufacturing process improvement
• Outsourcing
• Management of capital assets

Andrew has wide sector experience across the UK and Europe, including Consumer Goods, Chemicals, 3PL, Aggregates & Defence.

“I believe the recent turmoil in global markets signals a new era for supply chain management. It will be recognised as ever more critical to business success, and at the heart of this is the need for a deep understanding of supply chain Sustainability. Weir works to give clients this understanding and supports them in radically rethinking the future success of their business.”

Jennie Beament

Jennie brings a huge depth of experience and knowledge to the Weir Sustainability team with hands on experience from across the globe in transformational procurement projects. Having headed up the work with Richard Branson in bringing Sustainability thinking to procurement for the Virgin group, Jennie is an accredited social auditor and has been awarded many industry accolades for her work to date.

Linda Woolston

Linda is an experienced board level business coach and consultant, who is committed to supporting individuals at all levels in organisations in articulating and achieving organisational and personal goals and dreams. Through coaching, individuals at all levels are enabled to access more of their abilities, strengths and potential.

As well as working on transformation teams as part of project implementations, Linda is also an executive coach to the Weir board.

Steve Woolston

An accomplished leader with a broad business perspective and considerable IT experience as a user, Director, Consultant and Project Manager in both the Private and Public Sector (including retail, manufacturing and government). Has over 30 years experience of working with organisations on various topics including infrastructure projects, change management implementation, supplier rationalisation, cost reduction and reviews of staffing levels and skills.

As well as being an experienced consultant Steve has worked in senior positions with British Gas, an NHS Trust, Spillers, BOC, Trusthouse Forte and held interim IT Director roles at SITA and a large retailer in both roles leading and supporting significant change programmes.

Exceptional interpersonal skills; able to develop strong relationships with suppliers and customers, and motivate and lead teams. Strong commercial ability and customer focus.

Chris Stanley

A versatile and flexible Business Executive with senior international line and consulting experience at major firms including Unilever, KPMG, BOC, Burger King, and Capgemini.

Chris has worked in most industry sectors and has over 25 years experience in supply chain management and implementing change. His work has ranged from supply chain strategy, factory and process design, factory management, quality management, strategic procurement, performance improvement, through to training and development.

Some of Chris’s achievements include:

• Setting up a new business in a developing country for a global FMCG firm
• Developing a new global supply chain strategy for the consumer division of a global agrochemical company
• Transforming operating performance at a poorly performing FMCG factory
• Leading the design and construction of a new Greenfield factory on time and within budget
• Implementing a new procurement category structure for a global restaurants business and delivering 20%+ savings on group contracts
• Leading sourcing projects that delivered over £20m savings to the client

“I have always has a passion for reducing waste and improving effectiveness throughout my career. This is at the heart of achieving Supply Chain Sustainability and Weir is going to play a key role in helping firms to survive the future”

Helen Francks

A dedicated and highly experienced Executive Assistant with many years of experience supporting senior Executives in global Blue Chip companies.

Helen acts as Business Coordinator for Weir, supporting the management team by delivering outstanding administration and research.

"Weir is at the leading edge of thinking in the area of supply chain Sustainability, and it’s great to be part of the team and see them deliver this to clients in order to make a real difference to their business."