Charles Gardiner

Charles Gardiner is the Managing Director of Ashfield Extrusion Limited, specializing in aluminium impact extrusion. His extensive career spans various UK manufacturing sectors, including bicycles and specialist cables. He holds an ACDMM from the University of Cambridge and a C Dip (AF) from ACCA, highlighting his diverse operational and financial expertise.

His educational background and stated interests suggest a strong affinity for respected academic institutions, particularly the University of Cambridge and the University of Nottingham.

His diverse background in manufacturing, from consumer goods like bicycles to highly specialized industrial components, provides him with a unique, holistic view of the industry.