After 25 years at Prima Dental Group and 20 years as Managing Director, Richard is moving to a new role as executive Chairman, with a focus on future strategy.
During this time, Prima has grown from a small player to become the world’s leading manufacturer of carbide burs for the dental profession, collecting two Queens Awards for Enterprise along the way, as well as establishing joint ventures and subsidiaries in Asia and South America.
Alun Jones, current Finance Director, will assume the role as Managing Director to take Prima to the next level. Alun and Richard have worked closely together for many years and it was their close collaboration that delivered the successful partnerships that Prima enjoy today in Brazil, China, Hong Kong and India.
Richard commented:
“The opportunity to grow the business with the support of energetic and enthusiastic owners has been a fantastic and unique opportunity that I have thoroughly enjoyed. With a great workforce we have achieved consistent success on a world stage of which the whole Prima team are very proud’’
Incoming Managing Director Alun Jones added:
“I’m honoured and delighted to be taking over the leadership of such a strong and well respected business. During the last 8 years, I have enjoyed being part of the Prima team that has delivered significant growth under Richard’s direction.
The business has huge potential, and I am confident that with the continued support of all involved in the business, we will continue to grow and achieve even greater success over the coming years.”
All at Prima would like to thank Richard for his unparalleled contribution over these past 25 years and welcome Alun into this new phase of our journey.
