Job Title: Managing Director
Company: ASG King & Fowler
Over the past 18 months, Stephen Dean has played a pivotal role in modernising and expanding ASG King & Fowler, a historic surface treatments provider in Liverpool. Now as Managing Director, Stephen has overseen significant investment in new plant and capability, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of the aerospace and precision engineering industries.
Stephen joined ASG Group in 20201 after a 12 month spell at Brookhouse Aerospace and 4 years prior to that at Gardner Aerospace as Supply Chain Manager, a role he assumed at ASG King & Fowler, before Operations Director in Jan 2024
Stephen’s leadership has focused on strategic investment, operational efficiency, and customer engagement. His efforts have resulted in:
- New Capital Investment – Under Stephen’s guidance, King & Fowler has upgraded critical plant and processes, enhancing efficiency and ensuring compliance with aerospace sector requirements.
- Strengthened Customer Relationships – His background as Key Account Manager helped him develop strong partnerships with key customers, ensuring on-time delivery, quality improvements, and customer satisfaction.
- Cultural and Leadership Development – Stephen has fostered a unified leadership team with a shared vision for growth, ensuring that King & Fowler builds on its proud 137-year heritage while modernising for the future.
Stephen’s strategic vision, industry expertise, and commitment to excellence have positioned ASG King & Fowler for sustained growth in a highly competitive market. His ability to blend heritage with innovation makes him a standout leader in UK manufacturing, and a worthy candidate for The Manufacturer Top 100.
