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Dr Peter Davies

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Chief Executive at James Lister & Sons Ltd
📍 West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Dr. Peter Davies is the CEO of James Lister & Sons, a family-owned engineering firm established in 1874. A Chartered Engineer with a Masters from the University of Oxford and a Doctorate from Middlesex University, he has extensive international experience in manufacturing and has overseen multiple strategic acquisitions.

His professional and personal interests are deeply intertwined, showing a genuine passion for the mechanics and artistry of engineering. He takes pride in the heritage and traditional values of his family business and actively promotes the UKs industrial sector through leadership roles in manufacturing collectives.

He once posted, "who other than an engineer could think that heat exchanger coils are sexy?", showcasing his profound passion for his work.

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Experience
40 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive
Location
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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UK Manufacturing
As Co-chair of the MAN Group, he actively advocates for a stronger industrial strategy to bolster the UK's position as a manufacturing powerhouse.
Engineering Passion
His personal posts show a deep fascination with the inner workings of machinery, from classic CNC machines to the design of heat exchangers.
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Career

Work history

11-2010
Chief Executive
James Lister & Sons Ltd
6-2008 - 10-2010
Vice President - Market Area: UK/Ireland/Middle East/India/Malaysia/Singapore
Hager Group
3-2006 - 10-2010
Managing Director - Hager UK & Ireland
Hager Group
2001 - 2006
Global Operations Director - Morganite Crucible Group
Morgan Advanced Materials
1998 - 2006
Director and General Manager - Morganite Crucible Limited
Morgan Advanced Materials
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Education
1982 - 1985
MA
University of Oxford
2019 - 2024
Doctor of Professional Studies
Middlesex University
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