Henning von Spreckelsen FREng

Investor and Director

Ewhurst, England, United Kingdom

About

Henning von Spreckelsen has been improving profitability of companies at Gross Margin level his entire career. He has worked in senior management positions in international companies both huge and small, with experience in chemicals, plastics and packaging, as well as having founded several manufacturing and technology companies. Henning has found that his profitability enhancement process has seen a significant impact on their bottom line and ability to grow fast. Personally putting this into practice, as either investor, advisor or NED to companies currently in industries from marine lighting to recycled plastic waste to foreign exchange to digital metadata he sees this process work every time and is happy to help other companies on their journey towards better profitability and financial independence. Henning was on the board of the Small Business Charter, a government funded organization for assessing Business Schools. Henning is a Trustee of the Engineers in Business Fellowship and a Sainsbury Management Fellow. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Experience

  • Partner at Gi-3 Growth Partners Ltd
    Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Director at Plastecowood Ltd
    Jul 2015 - Present · 11 yrs

    Manufacturer of carbon negative Smartawood plastic profiles sold as an alternative to concrete, steel or wood. Using unique technology, the company is the lowest cost producer of such products in the world. The mixed plastics waste recycled has hitherto had no re-use value and was destined for landfill. For every tonne of Smartawood produced, over 700kg of carbon is saved from landfill, over 25,000 plastic packages are recycled and 2.5 trees are saved.

  • Chairman at Shere Investment
    Jan 2009 - Present · 17 yrs 6 mos

    Dynamic modelling of spot FX markets

  • Non Executive Director at DYMAG TECHNOLOGIES
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Non Executive Director at Bluefinled
    Feb 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 5 mos

    Manufacture of innovative and technologically advanced underwater LED lights and lighting systems for all types of yachts and marinas under the brand name of BluefinLED sold in over 20 countries on 5 continents.