Cherwell appoints new Director of Operations following retirement of Martyn Young

Bicester, UK, 17th July 2024: Cherwell, cleanroom microbiology solutions expert, is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Charteris as the new Director of Operations, succeeding Martyn Young who is retiring after a distinguished nine-year tenure. This transition marks Cherwell's ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Andy Charteris brings a wealth of experience from his career at GKN Aerospace, where he held various roles in manufacturing, operational and engineering capacities.  In his most recent position, he was responsible for all aspects of strategic planning, labour and performance management to meet the required targets.  His experience in lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement processes will be instrumental as Cherwell continues to enhance its operational capabilities to accelerate growth plans.

Andy’s appointment is a strategic move to further reinforce Cherwell’s position as a leading supplier of prepared microbiological media and other cleanroom microbiology solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. His experience and vision will be crucial as the company embarks on its next phase of development and growth as part of the AnalytiChem group.

Managing Director, Andrew Whittard, expressed his enthusiasm about the new appointment, stating, “We are really excited to welcome Andy to the team as our new Director of Operations. Andy has a strong background in advanced operations from his previous role at GKN and amongst other things will help embed continuous improvement initiatives at Cherwell.”

Commenting on his new role, Andy Charteris said, "I am thrilled to contribute to Cherwell's ambitious growth plans and to propel the company forward. I'm eager to leverage my expertise in operational excellence to maintain the high levels of flexibility and responsiveness our customers rely on. I look forward to connecting with the team and embarking on a journey of continuous improvement together."

Retiring Director of Operations, Martyn Young, has been a cornerstone of Cherwell’s senior leadership team and Board, playing a pivotal role in the company's success and expansion over the years. His expertise in quality management, production process engineering, and general management has significantly strengthened Cherwell's operational framework.  

Reflecting on Martyn's contributions, Andrew Whittard commented, “During his nine years at Cherwell as Operations Director, Martyn has been an invaluable member of the senior leadership team and Board at Cherwell. He has contributed massively to the success and growth of the business. I have greatly enjoyed our time as colleagues and would like to wish Martyn all the best for a happy retirement.”