“I am delighted that Tim is taking up the challenge of driving our business in the Americas to the next level. He has a track record of building long term customer relationships, and establishing and managing successful teams. We are confident that under Tim’s leadership, Williams Lea will continue to achieve success in the region” said Tim Griffiths, Group CEO.

As the CEO of International Operations for the past two years, Tim led the business strategy for operations in Germany, India and Asia Pacific. During his time in this role, Tim drove the reorganization and growth of the German business and integrated both the Indian and Asia Pacific operating businesses into the global Williams Lea platform.

Previously, he held the role Chief Operating Officer of the Americas from 2005 to 2007.

Justin Barton, former CEO of the Americas will remain as Non-Executive Chairman of the Americas. Mr. Barton will also lead Williams Lea’s Global Corporate Development function.