Dental Directory (DD Group), a leading provider of dental solutions, equipment, and services for more than 50 years, has appointed Howard Taylor as its new CEO.
DD Group is driven by an ethos for consistently meeting the highest standards in order to support dental professionals in ensuring excellent patient care. Howard takes the helm of the organisation to maintain this momentum and oversee the company as it continues to grow.
Howard has more than 36 years of experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, having worked for various organisations in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland. He said: “I am delighted to be receiving such a fantastic opportunity… and am excited at the prospect of working alongside the team to continue our strong progress.”
Howard succeeds Sam Tyrer, who served several successful years as CEO of DD Group. Sam commented: “When I joined, the business was at a pivotal moment. What we’ve achieved as a team – stabilising, rebuilding, and then scaling at pace – is something I’m incredibly proud of. Today, the business is in a position of real strength. We have an outstanding leadership team in place, deep capability right across the organisation, and a culture that is confident, resilient, and ambitious. I have absolute confidence in Howard and in the direction ahead.”
The DD Group leadership team will be building further on the organisation’s evolving strengths to afford even greater support for clinicians and their teams in practice. This includes constantly evolving the product and equipment portfolio to meet the needs of modern professionals, and developing the already comprehensive support services to complement every solution.
Dean Hallows, Managing Director of Dental Directory UK &Ireland, added: “Sam’s dedication to the company has been inspiring to see and we all wish her the very best for the future. Howard brings with him equally valuable experience and industry insights, which will help successfully steer our great organisation forward.
