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Luke Harris

Cambridgeshire

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Managing Director with over 20 years' experience in the HVAC and facilities management sector, including a decade spent in Spain mastering the technical side of the industry before transitioning into strategic leadership roles in the UK. Passionate about people, I thrive on mentoring talent, building enduring relationships, and delivering growth through operational excellence, commercial insight, and a hands-on leadership style.

Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, developing sustainable services, and overseeing all aspects of business operations—from board-level strategy and financial planning to client relationship management and site-level execution.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4026
4026
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Managing Director

Airway Group
Cambridgeshire
12.2019 - 07.2025
  • Appointed Managing Director shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully navigated the business through uncertainty, refocused strategic direction, and led significant revenue growth and service diversification.
  • Full P&L responsibility and end-of-year financial planning
  • Oversight of group operations, logistics, and commercial performance
  • Developed and launched Climate Hire Ltd—growing it from inception to £2M turnover in 3 years
  • Established a dedicated M&E department, transforming the company into a full-service facilities provider
  • Created a Heat Pump Training Centre in partnership with Daikin UK
  • Led business relocation and infrastructure expansion
  • Actively involved in key project meetings, contract negotiations, and high-value sales
  • Increased group turnover from £3M to £6M in under 3 years
  • Successfully diversified revenue streams and built lasting partnerships with major clients
  • Delivered complex installation projects ranging from £100K to £1.5M
  • Supported directors and managers across departments, fostering a collaborative leadership culture

Operations Director

Airway Air Conditioning Ltd
Cambridgeshire
03.2011 - 12.2019
  • Became Operations Director during a period of ownership transition. Played a central role in scaling the business, guiding it from a small operation to a more structured, customer-focused, and profitable enterprise.
  • Increased workforce from 21 to 33 employees
  • Grew turnover from £800K to £3M
  • Built long-term client relationships through a service-first ethos
  • Took on broad strategic and operational responsibilities in the absence of an industry-experienced MD

Service Manager

Airway Air Conditioning Ltd
04.2008 - 03.2011
  • Returned to the UK and took charge of the Service & Maintenance division. Managed engineering schedules, logistics, client communications, and service planning in a high-paced environment.

Air Conditioning Engineer

Various
04.1999 - 03.2008
  • Company Overview: Focused on domestic installations.
  • Began my HVAC career in Spain, working with an English-owned business focused on domestic installations. Gained hands-on technical skills, adapted to a new culture, learned Spanish, and built resilience through international experience.
  • Focused on domestic installations.

Education

A-Levels -

CPD - Business Leadership, Financial Strategy, Technical HVAC Training

Heat Pump Training Partnership - Lead Developer

Daikin UK

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Business Growth
  • Financial Management
  • Budgeting
  • Sales
  • Key Account Development
  • Marketing
  • Brand Positioning
  • Operations
  • Logistics
  • Team Development
  • Training
  • Health & Safety Compliance

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Advanced

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Managing Director

Airway Group
12.2019 - 07.2025

Operations Director

Airway Air Conditioning Ltd
03.2011 - 12.2019

Service Manager

Airway Air Conditioning Ltd
04.2008 - 03.2011

Air Conditioning Engineer

Various
04.1999 - 03.2008

Heat Pump Training Partnership - Lead Developer

Daikin UK

A-Levels -

CPD - Business Leadership, Financial Strategy, Technical HVAC Training

Luke Harris