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Keith Verden-Anderson

Examiner · DISC type cs
Managing Director at Smith Anderson Group Ltd
📍 Edimburgo, Escocia, Reino Unido, United Kingdom

Keith Verden-Anderson is the Managing Director of Smith Anderson Group, following in his fathers footsteps at the family-run business. His career includes experience at Ford Motor Company and SAICA Group, and he also founded his own recycling company. He holds a BSc Honours from the University of Strathclyde.

Outside of work, Keith lives in Edinburgh with his family and enjoys cycling and the outdoors. He is also passionate about railway history and has co-authored several books featuring his fathers classic photography of Scottish trains, continuing a family legacy beyond the packaging business.

He is the co-author of several books dedicated to preserving and publishing his fathers extensive collection of classic Scottish railway photography.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Edimburgo, Escocia, Reino Unido, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Keith shows up

Unexpressive
Tough To Convince
Late Adopter

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Priorities

Topics Keith cares about

Sustainable Manufacturing
He actively promotes the company's investment in solar panels, energy-efficient machinery, and car charging spaces to reduce their carbon footprint, building on his background in recycling.
Family Business Legacy
He is the second generation of his family to serve as Managing Director and is committed to long-term business continuity and honoring family history.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Managing Director
Smith Anderson Group Ltd
10-2011 - 9-2021
Paper Procurement and Trading Director / Plant Director
Saica Group
9-2006 - 8-2011
Founder and Managing Director
SECURECYCLE SCOTLAND LIMITED
7-1996 - 6-2006
Group Procurement Director / Recycling Director
Smith Anderson Group Ltd
8-1991 - 7-1996
Programme Manager / Supplier Quality Manager
Ford Motor Company
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
9-1985 - 6-1989
BSc Honours
University of Strathclyde
1-1981 - 7-1985
Education details unavailable
Rugby School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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