Andy Yates joins team ARC as Chief Operating Officer

Andy joins the ARC team with nearly two decades of experience in leading operations, with a strong background in manufacturing environments. In his new role, he will focus on developing operational strategies aligned with ARC’s objectives and optimising processes to support sustained growth.

Starting out his career as a graduate trainee with Cadbury, Andy progressed through a series of shift management and capital project delivery roles before moving into Operations leadership following the company’s acquisition by Mondelēz, running the dairy operation that processed the milk for Dairy Milk. More recently, Andy has spent five years leading Klöckner Pentaplast’s food tray manufacturing sites across the UK and Australia where he has led teams through technological innovation, significant transitions in product development, and shaping and implementing major strategic initiatives. His experience within large, complex organisations brings valuable insight as ARC navigates its next chapter.

A strong believer in the power of people and its teams, Andy is keen to harness these resources to enhance operational performance and further develop collaboration and culture across the wider business. 

Andy says it’s an exciting time for the business as he looks ahead to contributing to its ongoing development: “ARC is on an impressive trajectory as it evolves from a smaller organisation into a much larger, more influential player. LDC’s recent backing reflects real confidence in the business and the opportunities ahead as a critical link in the construction supply chain. We manufacture products that play a vital part in keeping families safe – and I’m proud to contribute to that purpose.”

Welcoming Andy to the senior leadership team is a pivotal and significant step forward for ARC Building Solutions as we look to take the business to the next level. His passion for people and what teams can achieve together will add real strength to ARC as we build momentum and continue to build on our role in the sector.