Midlothian recycling firm NWH Group names high-profile chairman amid growth spurt

Recycling company NWH Group has appointed a high-profile chairman as the Midlothian firm moves into a “transformational phase of growth”.
By Scott Reid
Published 25th Apr 2022, 16:44 BST
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Colin Robertson CBE will work alongside Mark Williams, NWH’s chief executive, to deliver the next phase of expansion for the second-generation family business, which is headquartered in Dalkeith.

Robertson was previously chief executive of bus and coach manufacturer Alexander Dennis for 13 years. He is also the founder of Robertson Campbell Investments.

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In his role at Alexander Dennis, Robertson led the transformation from a predominantly UK-focused business to an international player in its sector, employing some 2,500 people with annual revenues of more than £600 million.

He is also chairman of Entrepreneurial Scotland and in May 2019 he received a CBE for his services to exports, and to the bus and coach manufacturing sector.

Williams said: “I have been fortunate to know Col