Biography
• Mechanical Engineer by background. 30 years in the metals industry.
• Worked at Board level for several international steel and specialty
metals producers and distributors in US, Europe and Middle East.
• CEO and founder of Corrotherm International Ltd which specialises in
the supply of high alloys to niche markets . Company has offices in
UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia , Iran ,South Africa and Libya.
• Especially enjoys working with clients in the Middle East and carried
out several projects over the years establishing companies in these
markets.
• Extensive contacts throughout the oil producing countries of the
Middle East.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the specialty metals manufacturing
industry worldwide with wide ranging contacts in the metals
manufacturing sector.
• Travelled extensively in Far East , Middle East , Africa and US and has
lived in various countries in the GCC and the in US.
• Very experienced in SME start up and raising capital.
• Many years of hands on experience with specifying and implementing
administration and accounting systems and managing organisational
change.
• Director of Bertrill Co , distributor of tool steels and safety equipment.
• Director of Women in Business International not for profit
organisation.
• Past Business Director on the Board of Southampton Local Strategic
Partnership.
• Vice President Southampton and Fareham Chamber of Commerce.
• Chair of SME taskforce for the Saudi British Joint Business Council a
government to government trade promotion council chaired by
Baroness Symonds of Vernham Dean.
• Corporation member of City College Southampton.
Memberships and Qualifications
• Graduate Institute of Export MIExGRAD
• CITA Certified International Trade Advisor ( Institute of Export)
• Member of the Institute of Directors - Chartered Director
• Fellow of Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts , Manufactures
and Commerce.
• Advisor to government departments on SME policy
- Phone
- +442380 748100
- Fax
- +44 2380 748114
- Website
- www.corrotherm.co.uk
- jan.ward@corrotherm.co.uk
- Address
- Unit 4 Manor Farm
Flexford Rd
Southampton, Hampshire SO52 9DF
United Kingdom