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Chris Clarke

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Managing Director at Gilberts (Blackpool) Ltd
📍 Bacup, England, United Kingdom

Chris Clarke is an experienced Director in the mechanical engineering industry, with skills in operations management, P&L control, and business development. As Managing Director at Gilberts (Blackpool) Ltd, he is focused on strategic growth and team leadership, drawing on his extensive background in senior roles.

He has demonstrated a commitment to his teams well-being, notably by taking proactive measures during the global pandemic. He hosted one of the first workplace rapid testing sessions in his area, with assistance from the armed forces.

Chris successfully navigated his company through the pandemic just 19 months after joining, managing a scheduled return to work amid uncertain demand.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bacup, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Optimistic
Story Driven
Consensus Focused

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Operations Management
Has a demonstrated history as an Operations Director at several industrial engineering firms, including Serck Heat Exchange and Hunt Thermal Technologies Ltd.
Workplace Safety
Took a proactive role in employee safety during the pandemic, hosting an NHS and military-assisted rapid testing session at the workplace.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Managing Director
Gilberts (Blackpool) Ltd
1-2020 - 4-2024
Operations Director
Gilberts (Blackpool) Ltd
10-2014 - 1-2020
Operations Director
Serck Heat Exchange
6-2007 - 10-2014
Operations Director
Hunt Thermal Technologies Ltd
8-2006 - 6-2007
Business Development Manager
Darron Oil Tools Ltd
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Media appearances

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Education
1979 - 1984
Education details unavailable
Matthew Holland Comprehensive
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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