Geoffrey Shardelow
About Geoffrey Shardelow
Geoffrey Shardelow is a Supply Chain Manager at Axol Bioscience Ltd., where he has led significant operational transitions following mergers and site closures. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having worked in various roles across multiple companies in the UK.
Work at Axol Bioscience
Geoffrey Shardelow serves as the Supply Chain Manager at Axol Bioscience Ltd. since 2020. He has played a significant role in the company's operations, particularly in managing the transition of supply chain activities following the merger with Censo Biotechnologies. Shardelow led efforts to absorb US distribution operations at the Chesterford site after the closure of Axol's US distribution hub, which represents approximately half of the company's total sales. He also oversaw the implementation of Axol's stock control system at new sites in Babraham and Edinburgh, enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Axol Bioscience, Geoffrey Shardelow accumulated diverse experience in various roles. He worked as a Production Operative at HERBERT & SONS LIMITED from 2002 to 2005. Following that, he served as a Factory Assembler at WORKSPACE OFFICE SOLUTIONS LTD for one year in 2005-2006. Shardelow then transitioned to Sigma-Aldrich, where he worked as a Synthesis & Purification Technician from 2006 to 2010. He later held the position of Line Manager of Materials Management Teams at VWR, part of Avantor, from 2014 to 2020, before taking on his current role at Axol.
Education and Expertise
Geoffrey Shardelow has developed a strong foundation in supply chain management and operations through his extensive work experience. His expertise includes overseeing supply chain transitions and implementing stock control systems. Shardelow gained significant experience during the due diligence process of the merger between Axol Bioscience and Censo Biotechnologies, further enhancing his knowledge in supply chain integration and management.
Career Progression
Geoffrey Shardelow's career has shown a steady progression through various roles in the supply chain and production sectors. He began his career as a Production Operative and Factory Assembler, advancing to technical roles such as Synthesis & Purification Technician and Refinery Technician at Johnson Matthey from 2010 to 2012. His role as Line Manager at VWR solidified his leadership skills in materials management, paving the way for his current position at Axol Bioscience, where he continues to drive operational improvements.