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Delsol International appoints Claire Maddock as finance director following first year growth

Delsol International has appointed Claire Maddock as finance director as the North Wales logistics firm targets £1m turnover following its first year as an independent business.

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L R Jake Smithurst, Claire Maddock, Dylan Walker and Kathy Jones
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Delsol International has appointed Claire Maddock as finance director following what the business described as a successful first year of independent trading.

The North Wales logistics firm separated its international operation from the wider Delsol Group in July 2024 as part of a strategic restructure led by group chief executive Kathy Jones.

The company said it is now on track to achieve turnover of £1m in the coming year, driven by growing demand for international logistics services and continued operational expansion.

Maddock has worked within the Delsol business since 2010 and has been involved in invoicing operations and wider commercial decision-making across the group.

Claire Maddock, finance director at Delsol International, said: “I am honoured to take on this new role and continue to contribute to the success of the team. I appreciate the recognition of my hard work and dedication to the Delsol Group, and I will do my best to live up to this new challenge.

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“I’m really looking forward to how the company grows in the future. The team are extremely hard working and enthusiastic to make a success of Delsol International. I’m grateful to be a part of it.”

Maddock joins a senior leadership team that also includes global commercial strategy manager Jake Smithurst and international business operations manager Dylan Walker.

Smithurst joined the business after completing a law degree and now oversees commercial strategy and business development activity.

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Jake Smithurst, global commercial strategy manager at Delsol International, said: “From a temporary cash source following a university degree into an incredibly rewarding, dynamic and unexpected career, this progression from a simple administrator to commercial strategy manager has been transformational. I now look forward to continuing this growth and contributing to the company’s future success.”

Walker joined the business following work experience in 2016 and now leads international operations activity.

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Dylan Walker, international business operations manager at Delsol International, said: “It’s been an amazing journey, being able to turn a small department into fast-growing business with my closest friend, Jake. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us next.”

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The business said it plans to continue scaling operations while supporting Welsh exporters and importers with international trade services.

Kathy Jones, group chief executive at Delsol Group, said: “As the business continues to grow, it remains focused on delivering high-quality, efficient services while fostering strong relationships with customers and partners.

“I am extremely proud to welcome Claire to the board, as she has been instrumental in strategic decisions within Delsol and can transfer her skills and knowledge as we scale Delsol International. Jake and Dylan make a cracking team and it’s refreshing to see such ambition, drive and passion.

“As a business, we are proud of our Welsh roots. We’re passionate about supporting local enterprise and showcasing Welsh produce on the world stage without losing the personal, customer-focused approach that has underpinned our success to date. I’m excited to be part of the journey.”

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