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Richard Bacon

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Managing Director at The Sherwood Group
📍 Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Richard Bacon is the Managing Director of The Sherwood Group, a prominent UK-based printing and packaging company. His career includes roles as CEO and Commercial Director, and he previously led a management buyout of Loxleys before overseeing its merger with Sherwood Press. He holds a degree in Marketing from the University of Derby.

Based on his public activity, Richard values teamwork and celebrates the successes of his colleagues and business partners. He shows a strong appreciation for long-standing professional relationships and partnerships that span decades, indicating a focus on loyalty and collaborative success.

He has maintained a successful working partnership with key clients, such as Santoro, for over 30 years.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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Strategic Growth
He has a history of driving significant business evolution, including leading a management buyout and overseeing a major company merger to form The Sherwood Group.
Packaging & Print
As a long-time leader in the packaging and printing industry, he is deeply involved in the sector's trends and innovations.
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Career

Work history

6-1985
Managing Director
The Sherwood Group
4-2018 - 6-2022
Chief Executive Officer
Loxleys
4-2008 - 6-2018
Managing Director
Loxleys
6-1985 - 3-2008
Commercial Director
The Sherwood Press Group
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Education
2010 - 2011
Marketing
University of Derby
2007 - 2008
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Cranfield School of Management
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