Cherwell Laboratories, a UK-based cleanroom microbiology solutions expert, has appointed Andy Charteris as its new Director of Operations following the retirement of Martyn Young after a distinguished nine-year tenure.
Retiring Director of Operations, Martyn Young, has been a cornerstone of Cherwell’s senior leadership team and Board, playing a pivotal role in the company's success and expansion over the years.
Young's expertise in quality management, production process engineering, and general management has significantly strengthened Cherwell's operational framework.
I am thrilled to contribute to Cherwell's ambitious growth plans and to propel the company forward
Reflecting on Martyn's contributions, Andrew Whittard, commented: "During his nine years at Cherwell as Operations Director, Martyn has been an invaluable member of the senior leadership team and Board at Cherwell. He has contributed massively to the success and growth of the business. I have greatly enjoyed our time as colleagues and would like to wish Martyn all the best for a happy retirement."
Andy Charteris brings a wealth of experience from his career at GKN Aerospace, where he held various roles in manufacturing, operational and engineering capacities.
In his most recent position, he was responsible for all aspects of strategic planning, labour, and performance management to meet the required targets.
Andy has a strong background in advanced operations from his previous role at GKN
Charteris’s experience in lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement processes will be instrumental as Cherwell continues to enhance its operational capabilities to accelerate growth plans.
Charteris’s appointment is a strategic move to further reinforce Cherwell’s position as a leading supplier of prepared microbiological media and other cleanroom microbiology solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries.
His experience and vision will be crucial as the company embarks on its next phase of development and growth as part of the AnalytiChem group.
We are really excited to welcome Andy to the team as our new Director of Operations
Commenting on his new role, Andy Charteris, said, "I am thrilled to contribute to Cherwell's ambitious growth plans and to propel the company forward. I'm eager to leverage my expertise in operational excellence to maintain the high levels of flexibility and responsiveness our customers rely on. I look forward to connecting with the team and embarking on a journey of continuous improvement together."
Managing Director of Cherwell Laboratories, Andrew Whittard, said: “We are really excited to welcome Andy to the team as our new Director of Operations. Andy has a strong background in advanced operations from his previous role at GKN and amongst other things will help embed continuous improvement initiatives at Cherwell.”
Cherwell is now part of the AnalytiChem Group, a collection of eight dynamic businesses located across North America, Europe and Australia.
