Kate Richards is the newly appointed Finance Director at AluK. With a background that spans senior finance roles within global manufacturing businesses and a PLC, Kate has a vast amount of experience across operational and commercial finance, as well as group reporting and strategic decision making.
She has joined AluK to support the company’s development and strengthen the financial insight available as it moves into a new phase of sustainable growth.
Kate said: “I’m already hugely impressed by the level of knowledge and commitment which is evident right across AluK, and I’m excited about the opportunity to build on those strengths and help the business move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
“Strong internal controls, clear accountability and robust processes are obviously essential to supporting growth but for me, finance has an even bigger role to play. We should be a proactive partner that helps shape the direction of the business, rather than simply reporting on the numbers.
“At AluK, I will be working closely with the operational teams and the Executive board to understand what drives performance, identify opportunities and provide the insight needed to make the right decisions.
"From a customer perspective, that means we will be able to allocate resources more effectively, improve service performance and make decisions that balance customer needs with long-term profitability.
Kate now sits on the AluK Executive Board in the UK alongside Managing Director Russell Yates, Operations Director, Chris Dawkins, Technical Director Paul Booth and HR Director Rebecca Jones.
