Grahame Simmons is replacing Carolyn Nichols as Finance Manager at Hammond Expanders UK. Carolyn, widely known and highly respected as a dedicated professional, recently retired after 21 years of service with Hammond UK.
Simmons comes to Hammond with over 30 years experience in clothing and automotive manufacturing industries. He has managed several finance teams and has worked at all levels within finance departments throughout his career.
“Grahame stood out as the candidate with the most relevant financial experience, as well as the personality and approach that best aligned with our team culture,” said Steve Barnes, Hammond Expanders UK Managing Director. “Since joining us, Grahame has worked extremely hard to absorb the extensive knowledge and experience that Carolyn developed over her two decades at Hammond.”
Hammond Expanders UK is located in Gateshead, England and supplies Europe, the Middle East, and Africa as one of a number of the company’s production facilities delivering specialty chemicals and performance additives to lead acid battery manufacturers around the world.