A Warm Welcome To Our New Commercial Director John Croot

22nd October 2024

Trent Refractories extends a warm welcome to our new Commercial Director John Croot. John is a seasoned professional with a deep background in the refractories industry. He earned a BSc in Applied Management Science from De Montfort University, Leicester, where he also completed an HND in Mathematical Studies. John's career began at Hepworth Refractories as a Quality Control Laboratory Assistant, later progressing to Project Estimator and Junior Project Manager roles. During his time there, he modernised quality assurance systems and managed significant projects, including furnace and stove relines.

In 2005, John transitioned to Vesuvius as a Project Manager, overseeing OEM Ironmaking accounts and earning a European Sales Award for his achievements. His career at Vesuvius continued to grow, with promotions to Projects and Proposals Manager in 2009 and Project Services Manager in 2013, where he led large teams and handled substantial budgets. By 2015, as Project Services Director, his responsibilities extended across Europe and the Middle East, managing a budget of £35 to £40 million.

In 2019, John joined Primetals Technologies as a Refractory Expert, focusing on product rationalisation, supplier development, and technical support. In 2024, he took on the role of Commercial Director at Trent Refractories, where he now leads the development and implementation of the business plan, identifies new client and project opportunities, and forges key partnerships to deliver high-quality projects.

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