Our Principle Interim Director
Tony Evans is the Managing Director of The 3 Graces Co. Limited. He is a battle hardened and honed Chief Executive with over 20 years standing in the interim profession, running quoted and privately owned companies. With international experience in the three global economic hubs, he has handled major organisational transformational change; from corporate turnaround to rapid value growth, through organic sales, operational improvements, acquisitions and disposals.
The widest educational, functional and industry expertise exists, gained from working in world-class institutions. Tony has a proven track record in working diplomatically but firmly in often complex problem solving environments.
Over a 35+ year career in manufacturing and related service industries, Tony has been involved in significant change management, emanating from all aspects of organisational activity. Below is a brief summary of his permanent career, up to launching as an interim in 1994.
Year | Company | Job Description |
---|---|---|
1990-94 | McKechnie PLC | Divisional Director/Managing Director |
1987-90 | Digital Equipment Co | Management Consultant |
1981-87 | Mars Group | Research & Business Development Manager |
1975-81 | Courtaulds Ltd | R&D / Plant Manager |
1973-74 | ICI Fibres | Research Technician |
Experience has been gained across a range of industries and functions, as well as companies. Functional roles held prior to P. & L. responsibility were:
New Product & Process development | HR (OD & D, SMD/Coaching | Post purchase Integration |
Acquisition | Manufacturing Operations | IT |
Warehousing & Distribution | Material Purchasing & Supply | Direct & Brand Marketing |
Significant contributions have been made to companies operating in the following sectors:
FMCG | Consumer Durables | Capital Goods | Agri/Food |
Electronics | Textiles | Power Cables | Chemicals |
Plastics | Point Of Sale Display | Steel Processing | Security |
Logistics Services | IT | Processed Food | Hydraulics |
Ever since graduating in 1975 with a combined honours degree in Chemistry and Botany [II(i)] from Leeds University, Tony has committed to constant professional development. To this end, he is a board member of the Institute of Interim Management, an active member of the Institute of Directors and a Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute. Tony has been a member of the Strategic Planning Society where he has presented papers on the development of strategic planning skills in medium sized enterprises.
He is also a vetted and approved emergency room services thought leader with the longstanding Expert ENGINE panel.