Jonathan Templeman

Chairperson at Emtez.UK

📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Jonathan is the Chairman of Whittan Group and Emtez.UK, specializing in the turnaround and growth of international industrial manufacturing businesses. A chartered accountant with a degree in Modern History from the University of Oxford, he has a long track record as a CEO for major engineering firms, leading them through stabilization and rapid growth.

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Experience

40 Years

Current Role

Chairperson

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Personality Overview

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Work Preference

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Priorities

Topics Jonathan cares about

Business Turnarounds

Has built his career on leading turnarounds at multiple industrial and engineering companies, including Whittan Group, Bridon International, and ESAB Global.

Industrial Manufacturing

Possesses deep expertise in the industrial sector, having led companies specializing in steel storage infrastructure, engineered wire ropes, and environmental safety products.

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Career

Work history

7-2025

Chairperson

Emtez.UK

7-2023 - 3-2026

Chairman

WHITTAN GROUP LIMITED

10-2017 - 7-2023

CEO

WHITTAN GROUP LIMITED

10-2009 - 6-2016

CEO

Bridon International group

1-2003 - 10-2009

Chief Executive Officer

ESAB Holdings Ltd

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Education

1981 - 1984

Modern history

University of Oxford

1981 - 1984

BA Hons

St Peter's College, Oxford

Social presence

Behavioral profile

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DISC behavioral profile

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