We are thrilled to announce the appointment of John Flaherty as the Non-Executive Director (NED) of Machmade Limited. John brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team, and we are excited to welcome him on board.
A Proven Track Record of Success
John Flaherty’s career spans nearly four decades, during which he made significant contributions to various sectors, particularly in the public sphere. His extensive experience includes strategic roles in Social Care, Education, Operational and Direct Services, Place-based Services, and Communities and Neighbourhoods. As a former Executive Director at Knowsley Council, John played a pivotal role in shaping and transforming communities.
Driving Economic Growth and Collaboration
One of John’s core strengths lies in his ability to drive economic growth and foster collaboration. He has a remarkable track record of helping businesses increase turnover, expand their public sector clientele, and improve supply chain collaboration. His expertise in securing wins on public sector frameworks is particularly noteworthy.
Key Achievements
Throughout his career, John achieved remarkable milestones:
- Place Shaping Vision: John spearheaded the launch of a Place Shaping vision, establishing ‘Invest Knowsley’ as a single front door for investment and economic growth while integrating the Chamber of Commerce.
- Brownfield Site Disposal: He successfully managed a Brownfield site disposal program that resulted in the delivery of thousands of new homes.
- Local Plan Implementation: John secured the adoption, implementation, and delivery of the Local Plan since 2016, contributing to substantial economic growth.
- Impressive Economic Growth: Under his leadership, Knowsley achieved the highest growth in Gross Value Added (GVA) in the UK, with a remarkable 140% increase in GVA since 1997.
- Business Growth: Knowsley experienced the third-highest growth in Micro Businesses in the UK, with a 29% increase in the number of businesses since 2014, double the national growth rate.
- Prescot Town Centre Transformation: John played a crucial role in implementing an award-winning masterplan that is shaping the transformation of Prescot Town Centre.
- Cultural and Heritage Initiatives: He led cultural and heritage preparations for Knowsley’s Year of Culture in 2022, overseeing wonderful art installations across Prescot.
- Green Space Strategies: John developed numerous successful Green Space Strategies, driving investment and transforming the quality of offerings across all communities.
- Efficient Services: He successfully commercialized and retained all ‘in-house’ operational services, generating significant income while delivering substantial efficiencies and savings.
- Social Value in Procurement: John implemented the Knowsley Better Together strategy to strengthen social value in procurement, driving third sector improvement and growth.
A Bright Future Ahead
With John Flaherty’s wealth of experience, dedication, and vision, we are confident that his appointment as Non-Executive Director will greatly benefit Machmade Limited. We look forward to working alongside John as we continue to provide exceptional plumbing and drainage services and further enhance our contributions to the community and public sector.
Welcome aboard, John Flaherty!