Graham B.

International Industrial Executive | Transformation, Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships

Sitges, Catalonia, Spain

About

Commercially intelligent industrial strategist. C suite Executive with 30+ years of experience across metals, manufacturing, recycling, industrial technology and circular economy sectors. Background includes CEO-level leadership, business development, operational management, strategic partnerships, international expansion, commercial negotiation, industrial transformation and cross-border project development across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Experienced in scaling industrial operations, driving manufacturing efficiency, developing new markets, managing complex stakeholder environments and leading commercially focused growth initiatives in heavy industry and resource recovery businesses. Strong track record in: • Industrial transformation • Manufacturing operations • Circular economy & sustainability • Business development • International sales & partnerships • Operational leadership • Strategic negotiations • Recycling & resource recovery • Metals & mining related industries • Market expansion • Commercial strategy • Cross-cultural leadership • Turnaround & growth environments Particularly interested in industrial innovation, advanced manufacturing, sustainable industrial processes, resource efficiency and technologies that create commercial value from industrial by-products and underutilised material streams. Known for combining strategic thinking with practical execution, international relationship-building and the ability to navigate complex industrial and commercial challenges.

Experience

  • Director International Business Development at TAHA INTERNATIONAL
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Capta Consulting (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)
    • Managing Director
      Oct 2016 - Feb 2025 · 8 yrs 5 mos

      Independent consultant and turnaround specialist drawing on a wealth of commercial, strategic and operational management capabilities, honed during a rewarding career involving international & culturally diverse organisations, mostly manufacturing, and resulting in substantial increases in revenues and ROI. I possess high levels of business acuity, operating often at Board level to develop innovative operational and commercial strategies aligned with corporate goals, which have helped revitalise company branding, reverse major losses and realise increases in sales. Capta Consulting aims to help deliver multiple continuous improvements that streamline operations and dramatically reduce OPEX, encouraging bottom line growth.

    • Managing Director
      2016 - Feb 2025 · 9 yrs 2 mos

  • Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at TAHA International B.V.
    Jun 2021 - Sep 2021 · 4 mos

  • Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Metstok
    Jul 2019 - Jun 2020 · 1 yr

    Metstok offer CE Marked Stainless Steel from Jindal Stainless with short lead times, competitive prices and exceptional customer service. We also offer flat rolled aluminium products. The Metstok business model is to provide fully certified EN standard material to European customers whilst eliminating many of the barriers to sale like Letters of Credit and fixed prices so often associated with global business transactions. With local stock in the UK and central stocks held in Antwerp for distribution anywhere in Europe, Metstok supply mill material at competitive, current prices using the pricing model of base plus alloy surcharge at month of despatch thus ensuring our material is always at the current price. With delivered works, duty paid prices and open credit customers can now plan their purchasing ahead and maximise their inventory control for significant working capital benefits.

  • Interim CEO Ecobat Sheet Division at BLM British Lead
    Apr 2018 - Jul 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Interim CEO of Ecobat's leading Rolled Lead Sheet manufacturing division. Being part of ECOBAT Technologies, the world’s largest producer and recycler of Lead with production facilities throughout Europe, USA and South Africa, we continuously challenge ourselves to provide our customers with the best quality products and to develop our business sustainably.