Wayland Additive appoints Adam Uttley as CFO to drive strategic growth
April 15, 2025
Wayland Additive, headquartered in Huddersfield, UK, has announced Adam Uttley as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. In his new role, Uttley will oversee the finance function, procurement, IT, and Facilities, leading a team of eight. Reporting directly to the CEO, he will play a crucial role in financial planning, strategic decision-making, and ensuring operational efficiencies as Wayland continues to scale its global operations.
Uttley has a proven track record of scaling businesses, bringing extensive expertise in financial strategy, business transformation, and commercial finance.
Will Richardson, CEO at Wayland Additive, said, “Headstar did an outstanding job of identifying top-tier candidates, and Adam was the standout choice. He brings a fantastic blend of experience in larger organisations and start-up environments within both PE and VC-backed companies, and we’re delighted to welcome him to the team.”
“Wayland is at an exciting point in its development as it begins to scale up its sales and operations. Over the next five years, Wayland’s plans are to enable e-beam AM’s use in multiple sectors using numerous materials,” Richardson added. “As we continue this journey, Adam’s commercial and strategic capabilities will be instrumental in helping us to realise our ambitions and steward us along the way.”
