Galleon Fixings, the fixings division of the Dormole Group, which includes ForgeFix and Harrison & Clough, has announced the appointment of Paul Swift as Managing Director. Paul Simpson and Rebecca Fortescue-Halliwell have also been appointed as Sales Director and Marketing Director respectively.

As Managing Director of ForgeFix, Swift was already on the Galleon Fixings Board, but he will now oversee the whole group, sitting alongside Simpson and Fortescue-Halliwell, together with existing Board Directors Mark Revak, Mark Dorrington, Tony Armitt and Claire Mulvey.

The appointments follow the retirement of outgoing Galleon Fixings CEO Michael Brown. 

Paul Swift, who has been Managing Director at ForgeFix since February 2022, is tasked with completing the company’s move to new facilities at Bessemer Park, Sheffield. He will also keep his role at ForgeFix, as will Simpson (Head of Sales) and Fortescue-Halliwell (Head of Marketing and Digital Strategy). There will therefore be no operational changes at ForgeFix as a result of this restructure.

Commenting on these appointments, Wayne Flory, Chief Executive Officer at the Dormole Group, explained: “Paul’s expertise and leadership have been transformative for ForgeFix and more widely for our whole fixings and fasteners division.

"This promotion is an exciting next step as we look forward to the division’s continued growth as we execute the exciting initiatives we have planned.”

“I’d also like to extend a special thank-you to Michael Brown who has led the business successfully for more than 15 years.”

Paul Swift, Managing Director at Galleon Fixings, added: “I’m excited by this new role and am looking forward to delivering our strategy for ambitious growth.

"Being part of the wider Dormole Group puts us in a privileged position, and we are keen to leverage this to ensure the fixings and fasteners division continues to deliver growth, while also engaging with customers and creating exciting opportunities for our people.

"The strength of our Board is a real sign of intent and I am confident that under my leadership we will have a significant, positive impact on the industry.”