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Don Coates

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CEO at Raymond Brown
📍 Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

Don Coates is a retired senior executive with extensive experience as a CEO, COO, and Managing Director in the manufacturing and industrial sectors. Educated at the University of Bristol, he is recognized for his people-focused leadership and integrity. People who have worked with him often describe him as inspirational and a leader of the highest integrity.

He is noted for orchestrating the successful turnaround of the 230-year-old Brintons carpet company after it entered administration in 2011.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
CEO
Location
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Business Turnarounds
He is recognized for delivering successful turnarounds, most notably leading Brintons carpets back to strength after it went into administration.
People-Focused Leadership
Recommendations praise his integrity and people-focused leadership as a catalyst for cultural shifts and motivating teams during challenging circumstances.
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Career

Work history

9-2018 - 3-2021
CEO
Raymond Brown
10-2017 - 9-2018
Chief Operations Officer
Accrol Papers Ltd
4-2016 - 7-2017
COO (CEO Designate)
Belfield Furnishings Ltd.
1-2011 - 4-2014
Group Managing Director
Brintons Ltd
2006 - 2009
CEO
Powerflute Oyj
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Media appearances

Raymond Brown appoint new CEO. Featured in Agg-Net
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Raymond Brown are delighted to welcome Don Coates to the business as Chief Executive Officer – Raymond Brown Quarry Products. Featured in Raymond Brown Quarry Products
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Education
1979 - 1982
BSc
University of Bristol
1983 - 1987
ACA
ICAEW
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