Bill Caplan
Non Executive Chairman at Plantforce Rentals- Claim this Profile
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Ken Lyon
Throughout his career, Bill has always managed to grasp the essence of any situation and immediately understand what needs to be done to improve it. He is very intelligent, commercially very astute and a very supportive manager. He values innovation and encourages bold ventures that deliver value for both customers and stakeholders. His management style is methodical and precise, but this is framed within a very personable and relaxed demeanour. He has enjoyed a great deal of success in a relatively short time, but this is well deserved and illustrates his considerable capabilities. To work with him (and previously for him) was a great learning experience, a privilege and also good fun.
Ken Lyon
Throughout his career, Bill has always managed to grasp the essence of any situation and immediately understand what needs to be done to improve it. He is very intelligent, commercially very astute and a very supportive manager. He values innovation and encourages bold ventures that deliver value for both customers and stakeholders. His management style is methodical and precise, but this is framed within a very personable and relaxed demeanour. He has enjoyed a great deal of success in a relatively short time, but this is well deserved and illustrates his considerable capabilities. To work with him (and previously for him) was a great learning experience, a privilege and also good fun.
Ken Lyon
Throughout his career, Bill has always managed to grasp the essence of any situation and immediately understand what needs to be done to improve it. He is very intelligent, commercially very astute and a very supportive manager. He values innovation and encourages bold ventures that deliver value for both customers and stakeholders. His management style is methodical and precise, but this is framed within a very personable and relaxed demeanour. He has enjoyed a great deal of success in a relatively short time, but this is well deserved and illustrates his considerable capabilities. To work with him (and previously for him) was a great learning experience, a privilege and also good fun.
Ken Lyon
Throughout his career, Bill has always managed to grasp the essence of any situation and immediately understand what needs to be done to improve it. He is very intelligent, commercially very astute and a very supportive manager. He values innovation and encourages bold ventures that deliver value for both customers and stakeholders. His management style is methodical and precise, but this is framed within a very personable and relaxed demeanour. He has enjoyed a great deal of success in a relatively short time, but this is well deserved and illustrates his considerable capabilities. To work with him (and previously for him) was a great learning experience, a privilege and also good fun.
Experience
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Plantforce
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United Kingdom
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Non Executive Chairman
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Aug 2018 - Present
Founder-led and Private Equity backed supplier of plant hire equipment to the construction and energy industries. Plantforce is a leading regional supplier with a fleet of 1000 machines and attachments operating through four depots in the Southwest UK. Founder-led and Private Equity backed supplier of plant hire equipment to the construction and energy industries. Plantforce is a leading regional supplier with a fleet of 1000 machines and attachments operating through four depots in the Southwest UK.
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Molson Equipment
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United Kingdom
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Non Executive Chairman
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Aug 2018 - Present
Founder-led and Private Equity backed distributor of construction and environmental recycling equipment. Molson is a Tier 1 distributor and one of the UK’s largest independent capital equipment dealers providing distribution and aftermarket services for global manufacturers including Hyundai, Kobelco, Sennebogen, and Amman. Founder-led and Private Equity backed distributor of construction and environmental recycling equipment. Molson is a Tier 1 distributor and one of the UK’s largest independent capital equipment dealers providing distribution and aftermarket services for global manufacturers including Hyundai, Kobelco, Sennebogen, and Amman.
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Criticaleye
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Mentor
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Apr 2016 - Present
Criticaleye is a peer-to-peer Board Community for Non-executives, CEO’s, senior executives and global leadership teams. As part of their membership, Executive members have the option of a dedicated member as their “sounding board”. At any one time, I will typically be mentoring five senior executives ranging from CEO’s, divisional CEO’s or Executive Directors of private equity, founder led or FTSE 100 companies. Criticaleye is a peer-to-peer Board Community for Non-executives, CEO’s, senior executives and global leadership teams. As part of their membership, Executive members have the option of a dedicated member as their “sounding board”. At any one time, I will typically be mentoring five senior executives ranging from CEO’s, divisional CEO’s or Executive Directors of private equity, founder led or FTSE 100 companies.
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Weldex International
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Inverness, Scotland
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Non Executive Chairman
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May 2014 - Present
Private Equity backed and family owned crawler crane hire and services business. Private Equity backed and family owned crawler crane hire and services business.
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CSH Surrey
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Surrey, United Kingdom
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Non Execuitve Chairman
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Jul 2014 - Oct 2019
Employee owned social enterprise providing health-care services for adults and children in hospitals, clinics, schools, and homes. Employee owned social enterprise providing health-care services for adults and children in hospitals, clinics, schools, and homes.
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Phoenix Futures
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United Kingdom
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Individual and Family Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Non Executive Director
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2014
UK non-profit providing drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Member Audit and Control, Remuneration, and Clinical Governance Committees. UK non-profit providing drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. Member Audit and Control, Remuneration, and Clinical Governance Committees.
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Aggreko
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United Kingdom
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Director- Aggreko PLC
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Nov 2008 - Oct 2013
Main Board Director FTSE 100 PLC Regional Managing Director- Europe, Emerging Europe and Middle East Main Board Director FTSE 100 PLC Regional Managing Director- Europe, Emerging Europe and Middle East
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UPS
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director- Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2007
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Managing Director- United Kingdom and Ireland
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Jan 2004 - Dec 2005
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Managing Director- China Strategy Project
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Jan 2003 - Dec 2003
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UPS Supply Chain Solutions
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Managing Director- EMEA & Asia Pacific
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Jan 1996 - Dec 2002
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UPS
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Director- Air Operations EMEA
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Jan 1993 - Dec 1995
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Director- Air Operations Asia Pacific
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Jan 1991 - Dec 1992
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Star Distributors inc.
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New Haven, Connecticut
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General Manager
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May 1980 - May 1987
Family Owned Beverage Distributor Family Owned Beverage Distributor
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Education
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1987 - 1989
Harvard Business School
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) -
1976 - 1980
Vassar College
BA, Psychology -
Hamden Hall
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