News Item: Seddon Plant & Engineers Ltd. Appoints Chris Derbyshire as Joint Managing Director
Seddon Plant & Engineers Ltd. announced the appointment of Chris Derbyshire as Joint Managing Director, effective 7th April 2025.
Chris brings a wealth of experience to the role, having previously served as Managing Director in a past life. His proven track record of successful leadership and strategic vision will be instrumental in the company’s continued growth and strengthening.
Many will recognise Chris from his impactful tenure as Operations Director at Seddon Plant & Engineers Ltd. During this time, he consistently demonstrated exceptional management skills, a deep understanding of the business, and a strong commitment to the company’s values and customer satisfaction.
This appointment will allow Stephen Seddon to dedicate more time to exploring and developing other strategic ventures for the company. Stephen will remain fully involved and supportive of Chris Derbyshire and the company’s direction.
Stephen Seddon, Managing Director of Seddon Engineering Holdings Ltd commented “The new structure reflects our commitment to strengthening our business and ensuring continued success for our team, suppliers, and customers. Chris has been an integral part of the senior management team and has demonstrated outstanding leadership. Our strengths complement one another, and I look forward to working closely with Chris as we continue to build a strong and successful future.”
Chris Derbyshire, Join-Managing Director of Seddon Plant & Engineers Ltd expressed “Since joining Seddon’s I’ve been extremely lucky to work with a fantastic and supportive team of people and I’m immensely proud to have been offered this opportunity. I’m really looking forward to working more closely still with Stephen to help lead the business and deliver our shared vision for improvement and growth.”
Seddon Plant & Engineers Ltd. is confident that this new leadership structure will further enhance its ability to serve customers with the highest level of expertise and dedication. The company remains committed to providing top-quality machinery and spare parts to the hire industry, construction, and ground care sectors, and looks forward to continuing its successful partnerships.