Signbox Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Hayley Hodgson as General Manager. Hayley brings 18 years of experience working in the sign industry, 13 years in Project and Account Management and 5 years in Strategic Operations and Management.
Hayley joins Signbox after 14 years at Octink. During her time there, she project managed numerous high-profile signage contracts whilst running a small team of Junior Project Managers. Following her success, she became Head of Project Management, looking after a team of over 20 experienced Project Managers before taking on the role of General Manager at the company in 2020.
“In my time in the industry, I have focused on the professional and personal growth of myself and my teams. I have known about Signbox for a long time, and I know they are a forward-thinking company with a fantastic culture for innovation and excellence in sign-making. I am also keen to get more involved in new sectors and products, there is great potential to do this with Signbox,” says Hayley.
Mark Bartlett, Managing Director of Signbox Ltd, says, “Hayley brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in the industry. She has delivered and overseen some truly incredible projects, as well as having an extensive background in account management, business strategy and senior leadership. She is a truly exceptional performer in our industry and we are extremely confident that she will play a pivotal role in taking Signbox into a new and positive era of innovation and success for our company.”
Hayley adds, “Signbox is recognised for its outstanding reputation within the industry. I look forward to adding to this success by bringing new energy and ideas. I love innovation and improving operations, particularly around sustainability. Also, following their recent investment in the swissQprint Nyala printer, I am looking forward to helping Signbox use this incredible machine to develop new sectors and growth opportunities.”
Hayley’s great strength as a business leader is understanding her team and being able to identify their strengths and potential in order to improve the overall operations of the company, “I’m looking forward to meeting the team and learning all about their ideas, abilities and ambitions. The company has already achieved so much, and there is so much more potential for even bigger and greater things. I am honoured to be a part of the exciting future for Signbox and the sign industry as a whole,” says Hayley.
Mark concludes, “We are delighted to welcome Hayley to the team as she shares our passion and commitment to design and production excellence. She has shown time and again throughout her career that she has the skills and mentality to drive strategic initiatives, foster innovation and ensure operational experience through all aspects of a top signage business.”
