Keith Hanson, Managing Director
Keith worked for 29 years at Laporte and Evonik Degussa, latterly as General Manager of the Seal Sands site, the largest and most versatile within the Exclusive Synthesis Business Line.
Originally from a mechanical engineering background, he has managed most of the functions on site and in the process has acquired a practical understanding of the internal and external dynamics of the business.
Keith completed an MBA in 2001, studying Strategy, Financial Strategy, Challenges of the External Environment and Performance, Measure and Evaluation.
An acknowledged expert in change management and lean manufacturing he is well equipped for the challenges facing the markets which we serve.
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Keith Hanson
Managing Director
Fine Organics Limited
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Steve Catchpole, Operations Director
With over 20 years in the chemical industry and a long association with the Seal Sands site, Steve has held a number of senior roles in operations and general management across three divisions of the Laporte Group (Fine Chemicals, Fluorides and Performance Chemicals).
Latterly, he held the position of European Vice President of a Strategic Business Unit within a German multi-national, with sales of circa €350m, and 700 employees.
As Operations Director, Steve has overall responsibility for Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Logistics and Engineering.
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Steve Catchpole
Operations Director
Fine Organics Limited
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Craig Morgan, Technical Director
Craig Morgan joined the company as an R&D chemist in 1993 after graduating from Sunderland University with a PhD in medicinal chemistry.
Over the next 10 years he undertook various technical management functions within operations, technical support, development and quality control.
Since then Craig has developed expertise in regulatory affairs and now manages all aspects of SHEQ compliance, providing technical guidance in these disciplines.
Craig has developed particular experience in cGMP and ISO requirements, ensuring that the appropriate standards are maintained in all areas of our operations.
As Technical Director, Craig is in charge of both site compliance and chemical development functions.
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Craig Morgan
Technical Director
Fine Organics Limited
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Kevin Russon, Finance Director
Kevin joined the company in 1985 and has been Finance Manager since 2001.
He is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Management Accounts (CIMA) and has wide experience in all the accounting functions.
His role also encompasses Information Technology and Procurement.
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Kevin Russon
Finance Director
Fine Organics Limited
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