Miller Ground-breaking, a leading manufacturer of buckets, quick couplers, hydraulic breakers and other attachments for the global earthmoving, construction and quarrying industries, has appointed Leigh Dobson as finance director.
Dobson succeeds Chris Parkin, who recently announced his retirement after 24 years working for the Bassington, near Newcastle, northeast England-based company. He joins the firm at a time of accelerated growth, as Miller Ground-breaking (Miller) continues to develop its management team to meet its ambitious plans for international expansion and support the next stage of the company’s evolution.
Dobson will be responsible for Miller’s overall financial strategic direction, contributing to the next stage of expansion and financial success. He has a wealth of industry-related financial experience and management skills which he will leverage to drive efficiencies and profitability for Miller, working together with departments across the business.
Commenting on his appointment, Dobson said: “I am thrilled to be joining Miller as finance director at this point in Miller’s journey. I am passionate about working within the manufacturing sector and believe Miller has a great opportunity to continue to cement its leading position in the UK Earthmoving Attachment market and plans to grow through new opportunities globally. I look forward to working with the team to help drive the company forward successfully.”
