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73 www.ceotodaymagazine.com CEO Today Europe Awards 2018 the united kingdom DAVID HAMER CEO of Pakawaste Ltd ABOUT DAVID HAMER David Hamer is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakawaste Ltd, a successful Manufacturer of Waste Handling Equipment based in the UK. Pakawaste Ltd was established in 1976 and over the last 40 years has cemented itself as a premier supplier of waste services and equipment from its purpose-built base in Preston, Lancashire. Pakawaste offers the largest range of waste handling solutions in the UK and has vast experience in working with organisations from many different sectors. Client companies include those in education, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing and many more. David first joined the business as Sales & Marketing Director back in June 2006. From the very beginning, he implemented key strategy aimed at building on the company’s previous successes. Through careful application, his sales and marketing techniques helped the company to obtain an even stronger position than it had reached over its previous years. This success didn’t go unnoticed and, in 2007, David was promoted by thecompany board to the roleof ManagingDirector. Once in this position, David’s guidance and management helped Pakawaste to retain its status as a market leader in the UK. This success allowed the business to begin rapid and sustained expansion, orchestrated by David and his management team. Savvy investments saw sustained growth across key business factors including the development of new markets, raising the company’s profile and obtaining high-value contracts with influential clients. These developments meant considerable increases in revenue and profits, with much ground gained compared to competitors within the industry. Under David’s leadership, Pakawaste further established its unrivalled reputation for high quality, customer-focused service. The company has always prided itself on fulfilling every contractual requirement satisfactorily, going above and beyond the call of duty for its valued customers, from initial surveys through to product sales and after-sale maintenance. WithDavidat thehelmPakawastehas also re-definedmaintenance and service agreements in the waste handling sector with flexible maintenance and emergency call-out contracts handled by Pakawaste’s successful sister company, Pakawaste Engineering Services Ltd. Pakawaste Ltd also runs a rental business named System Rental that operates within the rental market of the waste management sector. David served as Managing Director of Pakawaste from November 2007 and eventually gained a well-earned promotion to the role of Group Managing Director. This broadened the scope of David’s responsibility and resulted in continued company expansion, successes and a widening of horizon within the group. In July 2013, the company founder and then-group chairman John Hunt took the decision to stand down. With the backing of American investors, David then entered the process of acquiring Pakawaste Ltd from its previous owner. David was involved from the very beginning of this acquisition to its conclusion, his invaluable input proving fundamental to the agreement and finalisation of terms. The new investors brought with them a wealth of waste management experience, having interests in established and successful rental businesses in both the UK and the USA. Working with them, David has been able to exploit new avenues for wider growth of the business in global markets. Once the business acquisition was complete, the investors approved the appoint of David as Pakawaste’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Since accepting this new role, he has continued to maintain the group’s current markets and expertise whilst undertaking a proactive philosophy of development and expansion both in the UK and abroad. David’s leadership has seen business expansions into India and the Middle East. These operations have helped the company gain a greater understanding of international operations and reaffirm their status as a key player within the waste management equipment manufacture. From humble beginnings, the business has been transformed from a local manufacturer of waste equipment to an international powerhouse with interests across the globe. Operational performance and return on investments have witnessed consistent growth and the company has further cemented its enviable position as an industry forerunner. With over 7000 waste disposal systems installed across the UK, Pakawaste now has foreign investments and is operating internationally. Since June 2006, David Hamer has been fundamental in the company going from strength to strength within the industry. His wealth of experience and proven management style has also seen him receive local and national accolades in recognition of his accomplishments. David boasts over 20 years’ experience within the waste management sector and there are none better-placed to build on Pakawaste’s success. Under his astute guidance, the company continues to expand, consistently posting outstanding sales and service performances. www.pakawaste.co.uk