Alumasc has announced the appointment of Simon Dray to the role of Group Finance Director, with effect from 1 March 2021.

Dray has a 30-year career in a range of senior finance functions with multi-national companies. After qualifying as a chartered accountant with Deloitte, he moved to work in industry.

From 2002 to 2008 he worked at Halma plc as Group Financial Controller, before joining Low & Bonar plc in 2008, working in a variety of senior finance roles including interim CFO before becoming Director of Strategy and M&A.

Dray brings experience of heading up finance departments for publicly listed companies and significant M&A experience, both of which will assist Alumasc in its next phase of strategic growth.

Paul Hooper, CEO, said: "Simon has a proven track record across a range of senior finance functions at a number of public companies. His significant experience will further strengthen the leadership team and support our strategic plans and growing the business. We look forward to welcoming him and his future contribution to the business.”