The agency behind water dealing with and therapy options Selwood and Siltbuster has appointed a brand new CEO.
Dan Lee is now Workdry Worldwide CEO, with a quick to steer market-leading water dealing with and therapy companies and oversee enlargement into Europe
Dan has 15 years’ expertise on the helm of high-performing asset-based industrial companies companies. He’ll work carefully with Arcus Infrastructure Companions, a number one European infrastructure funding agency, which manages funds holding a majority shareholding in Workdry, to “deliver on its strategy to establish the Group as the number one provider of pump and wastewater treatment rental solutions in the UK and Europe”.
His appointment follows Workdry’s latest acquisition of Vanderkamp, which introduced a number one Dutch pump rental options specialist into the Workdry Group alongside its established Selwood and Siltbuster companies.
Dan mentioned: “I’m excited to be becoming a member of Workdry Worldwide at a time of big momentum, inheriting a enterprise that’s in nice form and embarking on a brand new part of home and worldwide development.
“In my time attending to know the enterprise I’ve already been massively impressed by the Workdry, Selwood, Siltbuster, and Vanderkamp companies – and significantly by the professionalism, experience and dedication of their groups.
“Workdry’s success is constructed on these distinctive individuals and their dedication to sustainability, innovation and powerful partnership with prospects, which would be the basis stones of future development.
“I am looking forward to working with a dedicated team of colleagues to help deliver the vision and strategy for the coming years as Workdry continues to grow organically and through acquisition to expand on its leading position in asset rental solutions for water and wastewater handling and treatment in the UK and Europe.”
Dan joins Workdry with a robust observe document in capital gear rental and repair companies. He started his business profession with US-based industrial chemical service supplier NCH Group earlier than shifting to industrial elements cleansing and washer rent companies specialist Safetykleen, the place he spent 11 years in senior management roles.
Following the sale of Safetykleen to non-public fairness agency Apax Companions in 2017, Dan served as Group Managing Director at office companies chief phs Group. He subsequently based chemical floor therapy enterprise Krystal Kleen Heritage UK, which was acquired in 2020, and served as President of EMEA area at Tosca, a worldwide chief in reusable packaging and efficiency pooling options.
He takes the reins from outgoing CEO Richard Brown, who’s retiring after nearly three many years in numerous roles at Selwood and Workdry.
Richard mentioned: “Dan has a very strong track record in building a positive and inclusive work environment. He is full of energy, passion and vision, and is ready to lead the business to new heights, focused on delivering growth while supporting our fantastic teams to deliver outstanding service and solutions to our customers. I am in no doubt that the best days for our business lie ahead under his leadership.”
Jordan Cott, Associate at Arcus, mentioned: “Dan has an distinctive observe document as a frontrunner within the industrial asset rental and options house throughout the UK and Europe. His core deal with supporting his individuals and delivering the very best high quality options for patrons, coupled along with his vision-led strategic pondering and deep understanding of long-term worth creation levers, will make him a great chief to champion Workdry by way of its subsequent chapter of development.
“We at Arcus look forward to working with Dan and the team to build on Workdry’s enviable track record and growth ambitions by investing in innovation and new markets – a journey that has already begun with the recent acquisition of Vanderkamp and which we are excited to continue in the months and years to come.”
