Reflecting on a decade of growth, resilience and career progression – Alex Porter, Group Operations Director
Stofix Group Operations Director, Alex Porter shares his Caxton and Stofix Group experience so far, beginning his journey in 2014 as a buyer at Caxton Builders.
Starting out at Caxton Builders
“In November 2014, I walked through the doors of Caxton Builders Midlands to start my new role as a buyer and estimator. Back then, we were a small team with big ambitions. Fast forward ten years, and it’s incredible to see how far Caxton Group has come. I’ve experienced the highs, the lows, and the evolution of the business and its people. Founder John Webber and Managing Director Chris Bellamy have certainly built something to be proud of, they have worked extremely hard and recruited top tier people – and none of it would have been possible without the entire team.
Building a great team
Looking back, I feel especially grateful to the team I helped build at our Stoke office. Although I’m not there now, I genuinely miss working with each of them every day. I’m proud of what we achieved together, and I’m reminded daily of the strong foundation we built as a team.
Personal highs and lows
A lot can happen over ten years, both professionally and personally. We all made it through the COVID-19 pandemic together, but my family and I also had our own challenges. My son has grown up and is now starting his next chapter, my wife had cancer and showed incredible strength throughout her recovery. The team at Caxton has been there through it all, becoming more like a family than just colleagues.
Career progression – making the move to Stofix
Fast forward to 2020, I was appointed Stofix UK Operations Director, further progressing to Stofix Group Operations Director. I never imagined I would be travelling across Europe, helping to build a successful team at Stofix Poland and working on projects across Europe. It’s been an incredible journey of learning and growth that I’m truly grateful for.
Looking ahead to a successful future
It’s an exciting time for Stofix Group and Caxton Group, as we continually work hard to provide our clients with an industry leading product and service. I’m thrilled to be part of this journey and as we look toward the future, I can’t wait to see where the next ten years will take us. Here’s to many more years of growth, overcoming challenges and continued success.”