Ben Appleton

Director Executive Search - Manufacturing & Supply Chain @Robert Walters

Liverpool, GB
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Jan 2026 — Present

Director Executive Search - Manufacturing & Supply Chain @Robert Walters

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Manchester, GB

Director | Executive Search – Manufacturing & Supply Chain | Robert WaltersWith over 20 years of recruitment and industry expertise, I specialise in delivering C‑Suite and Director‑level leadership talent across the manufacturing and related industrial sectors. Throughout my career, I’ve built a highly engaged, trusted network of senior leaders and industry specialists, enabling me to identify and appoint individuals who make a real and lasting impact on organisational performance.I partner closely with boards, founders, and executive teams to appoint transformative leaders across C-Suite and Director level. Roles CEO, COO, CPO, CSO, Non-Exec, Chair, CMO and Director‑level roles spanning operations, supply chain, commercial, Engineering and technical functions.I cover a broad and diverse range of markets, including:Advanced Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Biotechnology, Building Products, Chemical, Electronics, Food, General Manufacturing, Industrial, Logistics, Medical Device, Non‑FMCG, Packaging, Pharmaceutical.As a global specialist recruitment and talent solutions consultancy with nearly four decades of experience, Robert Walters operates across more than 30 international markets. The business delivers recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services, supporting organisations with permanent, contract, interim, and executive appointments. Known for its people‑first approach and deep sector expertise, Robert Walters is a trusted partner for organisations looking to unlock potential, navigate change, and hire leadership that drives sustainable success.If you\'re looking to strengthen your leadership capability or would like insight into talent trends across manufacturing, industrial, and supply chain sectors, I’m always open to a conversation please reach out to b••••••••@robertwalters.com

EDUCATION

N/A

The University of Manchester

Bachelor's degree, History

1992 — 2000

The Liverpool Blue Coat

A Levels, Biology, Chemistry, History, General Studies

2000 — 2003

The University of Manchester

BA Hons, History

SKILLS

Talent AcquisitionContract RecruitmentSourcingEngineeringPerformance ManagementTechnical RecruitingChange ManagementRecruitingRecruitment AdvertisingLean ManufacturingLeadershipMedical DevicesBusiness DevelopmentOperations ManagementManufacturingTalent ManagementProject ManagementExecutive SearchPharmaceutical IndustryTemporary StaffingNew Business DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementManagement

ABOUT BEN APPLETON

With over 20 years of recruitment and industry expertise, I specialise in delivering C‑Suite and Director‑level leadership talent across the manufacturing and related industrial sectors. Throughout my career, I’ve built a highly engaged, trusted network of senior leaders and industry specialists, enabling me to identify and appoint individuals who make a real and lasting impact on organisational performance.I partner closely with boards, founders, and executive teams to appoint transformative leaders across C-Suite and Director level. Roles CEO, COO, CPO, CSO, Non-Exec, Chair, CMO and Director‑level roles spanning operations, supply chain, commercial, Engineering and technical functions.I cover a broad and diverse range of markets, including:Advanced Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Biotechnology, Building Products, Chemical, Electronics, Food, General Manufacturing, Industrial, Logistics, Medical Device, Non‑FMCG, Packaging, Pharmaceutical.As a global specialist recruitment and talent solutions consultancy with nearly four decades of experience, Robert Walters operates across more than 30 international markets. The business delivers recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services, supporting organisations with permanent, contract, interim, and executive appointments. Known for its people‑first approach and deep sector expertise, Robert Walters is a trusted partner for organisations looking to unlock potential, navigate change, and hire leadership that drives sustainable success.If you\'re looking to strengthen your leadership capability or would like insight into talent trends across manufacturing, industrial, and supply chain sectors, I’m always open to a conversation please reach out to b••••••••@robertwalters.com

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