New Assay Master announced for Birmingham
THE group which oversees Birmingham’s historic Assay Office has announced the appointment of its new chief executive and Assay Master.
Doug Henry succeeds outgoing CEO Stella Layton, who announced her decision to stand down as the first female Assay Master last year.
Mr Henry who is currently joint CEO of AnchorCert Group, which comprises the Assay Office Birmingham, AnchorCert Analytical, AnchorCert Gem Lab, SafeGuard Valuations and AnchorCert Academy, will take up the role of 14th Assay Master on April 3.
He originally joined AnchorCert Group to restructure the quality management system in September 2014.
Mr Henry then successfully project-managed the business relocation to Moreton Street in July 2015. He has subsequently led the management of the Indian off-shore sub-office, and continues to support the development of quality management processes and bespoke management systems.
Mr Henry has spent more than 20 years as managing director of specialist manufacturing engineering companies across the Food, Chemical, Fine Chemical and Petrochemical industries on a global basis. He has a strong commercial focus and track record, having also established and managed sales and service operations throughout Europe and North America.
A strong driver of change, he has also project-managed several multi-million pound contracts in the UK, South America, Europe and the Middle East.
Commenting on the appointment, group chairman Kate Hartigan said: “We are delighted to welcome Doug as CEO and Assay Master as successor to Stella. He has worked with us on several key projects such as the relocation and the launch of our sub-office in India, and contributed significantly to their successful delivery. Doug’s appointment will ensure both a seamless transition of leadership for the AnchorCert Group and also continued focus on the achievement of our strategic objectives.”
Ms Layton, will retain close links with both the jewellery trade, and specifically with the AnchorCert Group, as she resumes the role of Guardian. She intends to utilise her considerable project management and manufacturing experience and knowledge, by providing independent consultancy to the trade and beyond.
