Jill Tennant
Managing Director @Techsil Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Managing Director @Techsil Ltd
of Diploma PLCTECHSIL is a key distributor of industrial adhesives, sealants, tapes and dispensing equipment to manufacturing industries such as Automotive, Aerospace, Defence and Electronics. TECHSIL helps engineers every day to optimise production processes, offer product advice and provide an unrivalled service to its valued customers.
EDUCATION
High School of Glasgow
SCE Highers
University of St Andrews
BSc Hons, Biology, General
SKILLS
ABOUT JILL TENNANT
I am a commercial business leader with 30 years experience including over a decade in technical value-add distribution. Combining commercial drive, strategic execution and effective people leadership, I strive to build high performing teams who thrive on delighting customers and growing.It\'s been a privilege to be part of Diploma plc\'s leadership during a period in which revenue has grown 3x and we have welcomed 45 acquisitions. I have worked with >20 businesses in the UK, Europe, Australasia and North America and supported execution of acquisitions. I have focused my contribution on enabling growth, shaping strategy and driving high standards of performance in a decentralised model. My remit has been broad, from leading initiatives in Sales Excellence and driving strategic alignment across the Group to championing growth programmes like entering new markets and responding to shifts in customer behaviour such as digital adoption.I began my career in HR, through which I developed a deep understanding of how organisations work and how leadership and culture impact commercial performance. Building on this foundation to become a strategic operator and growth driver.My extensive on the job experience is supplemented by academic and business qualification. I hold a Biology degree from the University of St. Andrews and have completed executive programmes in Business Strategy (Oxford Said) and Sales Leadership (Kellogg Northwestern).What I bring:* Commercial focus* Dynamic strategic and performance mindset* Strong people leadership -building engaged, high-performing teams* Deep knowledge of value-add distribution, decentralised business models, M&A
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