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David Norman

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Non Executive Director at RaySpec Ltd
📍 Knutsford, England, United Kingdom

David is an executive chairman and non-executive director with extensive experience leading international engineering, manufacturing, and technology companies. Educated at Huddersfield Polytechnic, he specializes in operational improvement and increasing shareholder value, having overseen three successful trade exits for private equity-backed firms.

Outside of his corporate roles, David is fluent in French, German, and Spanish, reflecting his background in international business. He also dedicates time to community governance, serving on a pro bono basis as the elected president for a private property owners association.

He has a strong opinion on leadership, believing managers should be hands-on and accountable.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Location
Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
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Private Equity Exits
Has a distinct focus on delivering shareholder value, demonstrated by successfully managing three trade exits for PE-backed companies in the technology and manufacturing sectors.
Operational Turnarounds
Experienced in returning diversified engineering firms to profitability, as shown when he led 600 Group PLC back to profit following the 2008 economic crisis.
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Career

Work history

10-2016 - 12-2017
Non Executive Director
RaySpec Ltd
3-2015
President
Las Pergolas Comunidad Privada
9-2013 - 10-2016
Executive Chairman
SGX Sensortech Ltd
5-2013 - 1-2018
Member Of The Supervisory Board
ZARGES GmbH
8-2008 - 3-2012
Group CEO
600 Group PLC
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Education
1971 - 1975
BA (Hons)
Huddersfield Polytechnic
1964 - 1971
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Huddersfield New College
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