TAYLOR SMITH GROUP - Key Persons
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- Chief Executive of the Rogers Group. Tim Taylor a Divisional Director Together With George Coombes
Derek Taylor, eldest son of Percy Taylor joined the stevedoring section of the business, after having served for 10 years in the merchant navy and obtained a masters certificate.
After his studies in England, qualifying as an engineer and obtaining an MSC in management, Colin Taylor joined the Rogers Group.
Derek Taylor became Chief executive of the Rogers Group. Tim Taylor a divisional director together with George Coombes.
Captain Yves Betuel took over the management of Taylor Smith & Co.
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- Corporate Affairs Director
I am truly privileged to be part of the Taylor Smith Group, a company that exemplifies the values of innovation, respect, and empowerment. At Taylor Smith, we stand for more than just excellence in our services and products; we stand for integrity, authenticity, and a deep-rooted passion for what we do. Our commitment to our customers, employees, and communities is unwavering, and this is what sets us apart. The dedication of our team and the vision of our leadership have allowed us to adapt to changing times and thrive. Our enduring success is a testament to the values passed down through generations, combined with the innovative spirit that drives us forward. I am proud to be a part of this legacy, and I look forward to many more years of working together.
I am proud to be part of this team of people, where we are committed to living the Group's values in our everyday lives- respecting, empowering our people and encouraging innovation, ideas, and doing things differently. The value of people is expressed in investing in them through the environment in which they work, in learning and development, and being proactive to stretch themselves to become the best they can be. We want the Taylor Smith journey to be a memorable and meaningful one for everyone we work with.
"I've learnt that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
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- Retired in 1898 and Captain Richie in 1902. James Smith 's Two Sons
James Smith, David Black (1842-1878) and John Black (1846-1879) established a ship repair yard. The Black & Smith partnership was born
James Smith retired in 1898 and Captain Richie in 1902. James Smith's two sons: George and Jack, together with Douglas Pearmain, joined the company.
The Black & Smith partnership was officially terminated and renamed Taylor Smith. The four founders were George Smith (1872-1958), Alexander Taylor (1855-1929), Douglas Pearmain (1880-1945) and Jack Smith (1876-1946).
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- Group Human Resources Director
I recently joined the Taylor Smith Group, and I can confidently say that the company's commitment to fostering a positive work environment is exceptional.
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- Executive Director Property & IS Manager /
At Taylor Smith Group we do walk the talk by living our values, every day is made of new challenges and it's really by being innovative, open-minded and trustworthy towards our people through empowerment and delegation that we can together reach success. Growing young individuals towards career development is my leitmotiv and while I strive to keep a good balance between my work and my family, very often the difference is slim.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive of the Rogers Group. Tim Taylor a Divisional Director Together With George Coombes
After work experience in London and Mauritius, she joined Taylor Smith as a director and presently manages one of the subsidiaries.
Tim Taylor becomes CEO of the Rogers Group, he was subsequently chairman between 2004 and 2012.