Closing Date for Application:
Tuesday 16/12/2025Managing Director – ADEY
Lead the next chapter of a market leader in climate management solutions
ADEY, the UK’s market leader in residential water treatment solutions for closed loop heating and cooling systems, is seeking a Managing Director to drive the business through its next phase of strategic growth.
As part of Genuit Group’s Climate Management Solutions (CMS) division, ADEY plays a pivotal role in protecting heating and cooling systems worldwide, delivering measurable environmental benefits and improving lives. With ambitious growth plans, this is a rare opportunity to take full P&L ownership of a high‑performing business and shape its long‑term trajectory within a FTSE‑listed group.
The Role
The Managing Director will be accountable for:
Strategic leadership: Creating and executing ADEY’s long‑term strategy, 5‑year plan, and annual budgets to deliver sustainable growth and profitability, aligned with Genuit Group’s wider objectives.
Business transformation: Steering ADEY through the next stage of development across product innovation, commercial proposition, technical support, quality, customer service, and talent management.
Operational excellence: Leading by example in an autonomous, hands‑on role, with strong visibility across manufacturing, distribution, and customer engagement.
Group leadership: Reporting to the CMS MD and contributing as a key member of the CMS Senior Leadership Team, ensuring ADEY’s continued reputation as a trusted and innovative partner.
This role demands significant travel and a highly engaged leadership style.
The Person
We are seeking a seasoned executive with:
A relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
Experience in building products/materials or a related sector.
A proven track record of delivering profitable growth in mature markets.
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with breadth across sales, marketing, operations, and product development.
Demonstrated success in leading large teams, driving operational improvement, and developing talent.
Expertise in stakeholder management and negotiation at scale.
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.
Experience of operating within a group structure.
The Benefits
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Company car or car allowance
Pension contribution matched up to 8%
Life Assurance at 3x base salary
Private medical insurance
Genuit sharesave scheme
Here at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.