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David Gordon-Smith

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Director at Harlow Group Ltd - Sheet Metal Manufacturing Solutions
📍 Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom

David Gordon-Smith is the Owner and Director of Harlow Group, a £9 million sheet metal manufacturing firm with 115 staff. An ACA-certified professional, he leads a company with AS9100 accreditation, specializing in solutions for the aerospace, defense, and health sectors, and has guided its international expansion into the United States.

Outside of his corporate roles, David shows a keen interest in the future of automotive technology, passionately debating the merits of electric, internal combustion, and hydrogen-powered vehicles. He is also actively engaged with UK economic policies, expressing considered opinions on national tax and financial strategies.

He was instrumental in launching Harlow Groups first U. S. manufacturing plant, which included establishing a workforce Training Center of Excellence to foster advanced skills in the local community.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom
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Advanced Manufacturing
As the owner of a firm with AS9100 aerospace accreditation, he is deeply involved in high-precision manufacturing and technologies like 3D metal printing.
Aerospace Supply Chain
His company manufactures products for major aerospace clients like GE Aerospace, indicating a focus on the sector's quality standards and supply chain.
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Career

Work history

3-2015
Director
Harlow Group Ltd - Sheet Metal Manufacturing Solutions
6-2015 - 6-2023
Non Executive Director
Extrinsica Global
1-2002 - 6-2022
Senior Partner
Donald Reid Group
10-2007 - 8-2020
Director
CB REID Limited
8-2017 - 1-2020
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Education
1992 - 1995
BA
University of Portsmouth
1982 - 1985
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