Taylor Maxwell Timber Celebrates Two Internal Promotions to Regional Sales Director
Taylor Maxwell Timber is pleased to announce the promotions of Finlay Gilding and Scott Barrett to Regional Sales Directors, strengthening the business's leadership team across the UK.
Finlay has been appointed Regional Sales Director for the South, while Scott takes on the role of Regional Sales Director for the North. Both appointments reflect Taylor Maxwell Timber's commitment to developing talent from within the business, recognising experience and creating opportunities for career progression.
With extensive experience in the timber industry and a strong understanding of the business, Finlay and Scott will play an important role in supporting their regional teams, strengthening customer and supplier relationships and driving future growth.
Finlay Gilding – Regional Sales Director, South
Having joined Taylor Maxwell in 2021, Finlay brings over 10 years of experience in the timber industry to his new position, progressing from Regional Manager to Regional Sales Director for the South.
In his new role, Finlay will oversee the sales and administrative teams across the region, focusing on sales performance, team development and identifying opportunities to strengthen the business.
His approach to leadership centres on supporting colleagues, leading by example and encouraging a positive, proactive working environment where teams can achieve shared goals.
Looking ahead, Finlay recognises the importance of remaining adaptable in a challenging construction market. Building on established customer and supplier relationships, embracing new ways of working and making the most of the business's diverse capabilities will be central to his approach.
"I'm honoured to become a director at Taylor Maxwell, a business with nearly 70 years of history. It's an opportunity to build on that legacy, support our people and help shape the future of the business.
As we navigate changes within the industry and our own business, I believe it's important that we remain agile, embrace new opportunities and continue developing the relationships that have contributed to our success."
Finlay Gilding
Regional Sales Director for South UK
Scott Barrett – Regional Sales Director, North
Scott's promotion follows more than a decade with Taylor Maxwell, having first joined the business as a Sales Trainee in January 2016.
Beginning his career in the timber industry at a small family-run sawmill, Scott has developed extensive experience across timber sales and business development. During his time at Taylor Maxwell, he has worked across the South West, Midlands and Wales, before progressing into National Key Accounts, where he supported sales performance and the development of key growth opportunities.
As Regional Sales Director for the North, Scott will oversee the sales and administrative teams based in the Leeds and Edinburgh offices.
His priorities include maintaining high standards of customer service, strengthening supply chain relationships and broadening the product offering to meet the evolving needs of customers.
Scott also places particular importance on investing in people, recognising the contribution of both sales and administrative teams to the continued success of the business.
"The people have always been the heartbeat of Taylor Maxwell, and the culture within the business has been a cornerstone of our success.
The strength and motivation of our sales teams, alongside the support of our administrative colleagues, provide the foundations for achieving our shared goals. I'm looking forward to building on these strengths, developing our customer and supplier relationships and creating further opportunities for growth."
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Scott Barrett
Regional Sales Director for North UK
Investing in People and the Future of Taylor Maxwell Timber
These appointments come at an important time for the timber industry, with changing market conditions presenting both challenges and opportunities for businesses across the supply chain.
By strengthening its regional leadership structure, Taylor Maxwell Timber aims to maintain its focus on customer service, develop its product offering and continue building long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.
Both Finlay and Scott bring valuable industry knowledge, commercial experience and a people-focused approach to their new positions. Their progression also highlights the opportunities available within Taylor Maxwell Timber for individuals to develop their careers and take on greater responsibility.
As the business continues to evolve, investing in its people and maintaining the relationships that have supported its success will remain central to its future.
Taylor Maxwell Timber congratulates Finlay and Scott on their well-deserved promotions and looks forward to their continued contributions to the business.