Gavin Brydon

Gavin Brydon is a highly experienced MD, VP, EVP, COO with a strong background in international single & multi-site operational roles.

He excels in deploying rapid organizational transformation and optimizing end-to-end manufacturing and supply chains through lean practices, six sigma methodologies, and process re-engineering, resulting in significant cost savings and revenue generation.

Gavin has a personal ethos of openness and transparency blended with a tough yet fair approach. He fosters a culture of loyalty by actively engaging with and supporting his team through coaching and mentoring.

Known for his creative entrepreneurial spirit and self-starting attitude, Gavin enthusiastically explores new technologies and ideas to identify and capitalize on fresh business opportunities for tangible business value.

His educational background includes studies in Lean at Toyoda Gosei, Japan, Radar, Signal Processing, and Cryogenics at the School of Electrical Engineering, along with certifications in Blackbelt and Six Sigma.

Gavin Brydon holds an HND in Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Distinction from Newcastle College and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from The Open University.

He has held key positions such as Chief Operating Officer at PT TDK ELECTRONICS INDONESIA, Vice President Operations at Laird Thermal Systems, Vice President Operations at Thorn Lighting, Operations Director at Tridonic UK Ltd, Director of Supplier Quality at Invensys, Black Belt Six Sigma at Siebe Appliance Controls, Senior Electronics Design Engineer at Appliance Control Technology, Design Engineer at Lucas NSF, and Process Engineer at Raine Company ltd.

Gavin's early career includes being a Radar Technician working with the Rapier Missile System at the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME).