CALVIN MOORE
Northampton,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic leadership and business growth, specialising in fleet management, procurement, and commercial negotiation. Proven track record in exceeding financial objectives, M&A, driving operational excellence and compliance management. Adept at stakeholder engagement, budgeting, and financial oversight to achieve organisational objectives. Committed to leveraging skills for continued success in operations management and enhancing business performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Managing Director
Dawsongroup Temperature Control Solutions Ltd
Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Lead overall company operations, strategy, and financial performance.
- Oversee the delivery of temperature-controlled solutions serving pharmaceutical, food, and other perishable goods sectors.
- Focused on service excellence, compliance, and sustainability within the cold-chain sector.
- Driving continued growth and operational efficiency through technology adoption and process optimisation.
- Lead innovation and technological developments in decarbonisation strategies
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational excellence.
Fleet Director
Dawsongroup Vans Ltd
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
05.2014 - 12.2023
- Overall responsibility of procurement, lifecycle, and disposal network of a LCV fleet spanning 13,000 assets.
- Led negotiations with global OEM's and suppliers on the procurement of 3,000 vehicles annually, focusing on optimised TCO and fleet uptime.
- Full P&L responsibility for disposal network, including the expansion and launch our the retail sales channel.
- Played a leading role in the M&A activity of Transflex Vehicle Rental; Including business valuation, integrating cross-functional team alignment and supporting revenue and cost synergy opportunities.
- Contributed to the company’s expansion and strategic positioning, culminating in a successful sale to a private equity firm.
Fleet Controller
Dawsongroup Truck & Trailer Ltd
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
05.2007 - 05.2014
- Supported fleet management optimisation, ensuring optimal uptime and availability of all assets.
- Focused on fleet compliance network, ensuring mandatory and OEM recommended service requirements were adopted on all assets.
- Successfully achieved the highest level of fleet utilisation
- Facilitated smooth fleet operations by maintaining detailed, accurate records of vehicle and driver information in fleet management system.
- Updated records regularly, contributing towards effective fleet management.
Education
Information and Communication Technology Level 2 - IT
Milton Keynes College
Milton KeynesGCSE Qualifications - Maths, English, Business Studies, Geography
Walton High
Milton Keynes 09.2003 - 07.2006
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Business Growth
- Fleet Management
- Procurement
- Commercial Negotiation
- M&A
- Operations Management
- Compliance Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Budgeting
- Financial Oversight
Accomplishments
- Oversaw fleet growth and modernisation initiatives, reducing downtime and optimizing asset utilisation.
- Implemented data-driven procurement strategies that enhanced cost control and supplier performance.
- Supported in positioning and facilitating a successful business sale to PE firm in 2025, through strong operational performance and financial planning.
Affiliations
- Space Science
- Motor Sport
- Football
Timeline
Managing Director
Dawsongroup Temperature Control Solutions Ltd
01.2024 - 11.2025
Fleet Director
Dawsongroup Vans Ltd
05.2014 - 12.2023
Fleet Controller
Dawsongroup Truck & Trailer Ltd
05.2007 - 05.2014
GCSE Qualifications - Maths, English, Business Studies, Geography
Walton High
09.2003 - 07.2006
Information and Communication Technology Level 2 - IT
Milton Keynes College