David Thomas

David Thomas has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and general management roles. David is currently the Vice President Sales and Marketing at Tymetal Corp. - A Fort Miller Group Company, where they have been since January 2020. Prior to this, they were the Sales Manager at the same company from July 2019 to December 2019.

Before joining Tymetal Corp., Thomas worked at SSQ Natural Slate as the Sales Director - North America from October 2013 to June 2019. In this role, they were responsible for growing sales revenue, profit generation, and customer relationships. David also originated and executed a sales and marketing strategy that increased sales and margins.

From 2008 to 2013, Thomas worked at Northeast Slate, Inc. as the General Manager - Hilltop Slate, Inc. Here, they directed day-to-day operations, championed the development of sales and marketing strategies, and established KPIs to improve cost reductions and efficiency optimization.

Prior to that, Thomas held the position of President & General Manager - Hilltop Slate, Inc. at Welsh Slate from July 1998 to December 2007. In this role, they had full P&L and operational responsibility, increased sales revenue, and devised a marketing alliance that improved profit and cash flow.

Their earlier work experience includes roles at Welsh Slate as the Commercial Manager - Alfred McAlpine Slate Ltd from 1995 to 1998, UK Sales Manager - Alfred McAlpine Slate Ltd from 1993 to 1995, Quarry Manager - ARC South Wales Ltd at Hanson UK from 1992 to 1993, and Business Development Manager at Steetley Quarry Products Limited from 1988 to 1992.

Thomas also served in the British Army as a Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers [R.E.M.E.] - Volunteer Reserve from 1983 to 1991 and worked as a Profit Center Manager at Pioneer Concrete (UK) Limited from 1986 to 1988.

David Thomas has a background in Business Administration and Mechanical Engineering. David attended the University of Wales, Bangor and Manchester Business School, where they studied Business Administration. David also attended The College Swindon, where they focused on Mechanical Engineering. The specific years of attendance and any degrees earned are not specified.