David Maddison

David Maddison is an accomplished leader in operational excellence with extensive experience across multiple industries. Currently serving as the Head of Operational Excellence at Johnson Matthey since 2021, David has successfully implemented a global operational excellence strategy across 35 sites, yielding savings of approximately £100M. Prior to this, David held the position of Global Manufacturing Operations Director at Plexus Corp. from 2013 to 2021, where responsibilities included overseeing operations across 18 sites and executing transformative strategies. David's earlier career includes significant roles at Jabil, Viasystems, and Sun Microsystems, with a consistent focus on operational efficiency and excellence. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Business Psychology from Heriot-Watt University, a PgD in Business and Executive Coaching Psychology, and comprehensive training in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.