Owlett-Jaton’s Chief Executive Ian Doherty has retired, with his departure taking effect on 31 March 2025.
Doherty joined the company in 2016 and has played a pivotal role in shaping its direction. One of his most significant achievements was the consolidation of multiple trading divisions under the single Owlett-Jaton brand—an initiative the company hailed as a key step in ushering in its next phase of growth.
Beyond his leadership at Owlett-Jaton, Doherty has also been an influential figure in the wider fastener industry. For the past five years, he has served as Chairman of the British and Irish Association of Fastener Distributors (BIAFD) and acted as the UK and Ireland’s representative to the European Federation of Distributor Associations (EFDA).
Following his retirement, Andrew Ballantine, Chief Operating Officer of Newbury Investments, will assume the role of interim Managing Director while the search for a permanent successor is underway. Doherty will continue to support the business in a non-executive capacity.
Doherty previously shared his insights into the fastener industry with Torque Magazine—a reflection of his deep involvement and thought leadership within the sector.
