05 Apr Dean Group Announces Leadership Transition

Dean Group are excited to reveal an important strategic shift as part of their leadership succession plan. Effective July 2024, Pulkit Ahuja will take up the role of Managing Director, succeeding the retiring Graham Stubbs.

Pulkit, a key member of the Dean Group team since 2019, has been selected for his proven proficiency in directing the company’s commercial operations, contributing significantly to its enhanced positioning within the casting industry. Outgoing Managing Director Graham Stubbs, who expertly navigated the company through the global pandemic, has applauded the appointment of Pulkit Ahuja.

Reflecting on the leadership transition and expressing confidence in his successor, Graham Stubbs stated, “As I transition from my role, it gives me great comfort to know that Pulkit will be steering the ship. I have faith in his capabilities and believe the future of Dean Group is in excellent hands.”

As of the 2nd January 2024, Pulkit has taken on the responsibilities of the Managing Director designate, with the official transition planned for the 1st July 2024. Until then, Graham Stubbs will remain involved with strategic undertakings and continue to offer his valuable guidance up until the summer of 2024.

Sharing his thoughts on his new role, Pulkit Ahuja said, “I’m deeply honoured and excited to accept the role of Managing Director at Dean Group. My mission will be to assert our position as the ultimate choice for casting solutions catering to high-demand markets. The path ahead may present challenges, but I have the utmost faith in our team’s capacity to surmount any obstacle. Together, we’ll shape a prospering future for Dean Group.”

This planned succession reflects the company’s commitment to a seamless transition in leadership that ensures continuity and maintains the high standards for which Dean Group is recognised in the industry.

Note to editors:

  • For further information about this press release or to arrange an interview with Pulkit Ahuja from Dean Group, contact SQ Digital at accountmanager@sqdigital.co.uk or call 01524 580777.
  • Dean Group is a UK-based manufacturing firm with a foundry located near Manchester. For over 50 years, the company has been specialising in various casting techniques, including investment casting, lost wax casting, die casting, and forging.
  • As an active member of the Cast Metals Federation, Dean Group is at the forefront of supporting and promoting the UK casting industry. The company’s prestigious BSI and ISO 9001:2015 certifications highlight its compliance with top-tier international quality and service standards.

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Abigail Southall
Abigail Southall
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