GFG appoints top specialist to boost global performance

Sanjeev Gupta’s metals, industrials and energy group, the GFG Alliance, has made a key international executive appointment to strengthen its manufacturing activities worldwide. GFG has recruited Neil Barrell (pictured), a senior partner in Grant Thornton, as its global head of integration and performance with a remit to optimise GFG’s growing network of manufacturing operations. Neil, who takes up his new role on 1st July, has many years’ senior management experience – including nine years at CEO level – leading businesses in steel, aluminium and the automotive sector. During that time, he has spearheaded a number of business acquisitions and turnarounds,…