Emma Tipping-Smith

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT EMMA TIPPING-SMITH

I began a remarkable journey in the world of international trade and engineering over three decades ago and in 1991, I embarked on a career with a global distributor of printing consumables. It was here that I discovered my passion for international trading and exporting, laying the foundation for a dynamic career. The intricacies of international markets and the excitement of global trade captivated me from the start. By 1996, I had relocated to join an engineering business specializing in automotive and marine couplings. This move marked my entry into a predominantly male manufacturing industry, a challenge I embraced with determination and skill. My next career milestone came with Carrington Wire, a company renowned for its rigorous demands and complex international dealings, particularly in the Middle and Far East. Navigating these markets was challenging, especially as a woman, but the experience was incredibly rewarding as there was nothing more thrilling than securing an order against tough competition. Throughout my career I consistently demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and an unyielding drive for success. My ability to forge strong international relationships and deliver exceptional sales results has been a testament to my expertise and tenacity. Having enjoyed a dynamic career traveling the world, I transitioned to a new challenge in office furniture targeting public sector and local authority contracts. This pivotal move marked the beginning of an 18-year journey in the furniture industry. Transitioning to the furniture sector allowed me to leverage my sales and manufacturing experience while focusing on a critical market segment. The public sector and local authority contracts were both challenging and rewarding, providing a solid foundation for my career and being offered a number of consultancy roles along the way. In 2016, I joined the Metalliform Group as Head of Sales and my dedication and strategic vision quickly resulted in the shareholders promoting me to Group Sales Director where I played a key role in driving the company’s growth and strengthening client relationships. Many of the clients I began working with in those early days (18 years ago) are still with me today and building and maintaining long-term relationships has always been a cornerstone of my approach.I have taken the group from a £9.6m turnover business to a £20m turnover business and during this period my performance and leadership skills have not gone unrecognised leading to my recent promotion of Chief Operating Officer.