Grayson Thermal Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy McLellan as Group Financial Director, effective 1st April 2025. Tracy will succeed Bernard Szypulski, who has served as Group Financial Director since 2001 and will transition to a new role as Board Advisor.
Tracy McLellan joined Grayson in 2019 as Financial Controller and has since overseen the company’s financial operations through several challenging and fast-moving periods. Her expertise and leadership have been key in maintaining Grayson’s financial resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain disruptions, while enabling continued investment and expansion.
Tracy commented: “I’m honoured to be stepping into the role of Group Financial Director and excited to join the board at such a pivotal time. It’s a privilege to be part of Grayson’s continued journey of growth, and I look forward to building on the strong foundations already in place.”
Bernard has played a pivotal role in Grayson’s journey over the past two decades, helping to guide the business through a period of sustained growth, international expansion, and continued investment in innovation. His leadership has been instrumental in securing key funding initiatives that have supported the Group’s capital programmes, product development, and operational scale-up.
Over the coming 10 months, Bernard and Tracy will work together to ensure a seamless leadership transition and continued financial stability across the Group.
Stuart Hateley, Managing Director of Grayson Thermal Systems, commented: “Bernard’s contribution to Grayson over more than 20 years has been outstanding. His financial leadership helped shape the business we are today, and I’m delighted he will continue to support us as a Board Advisor. Tracy’s appointment reflects the depth of talent within our team and her ability to lead with the same strategic focus and clarity as we continue to grow. I’m confident in a smooth transition and look forward to what’s ahead.”
This change marks an important step in Grayson’s long-term succession planning as the business continues to grow its footprint across Europe and North America, supporting OEMs with advanced thermal management solutions for electric, hydrogen, hybrid, and conventional vehicle platforms.
