Drytac promotes Kieran Blacknall to UK managing director

Mar 3, 2026 | People News

Kieran Blacknall Drytac Headshot with Logo Drytac promotes Kieran Blacknall to UK managing director

Kieran Blacknall, managing director of Drytac UK

Drytac has announced the promotion of Kieran Blacknall to the role of managing director in the UK.

Mr Blacknall will assume full responsibility for Drytac’s UK business, overseeing strategic direction, commercial performance, and operational leadership.

He will work closely with the global leadership team to align UK operations with Drytac’s wider international strategy, while continuing to strengthen customer partnerships and drive sustainable growth across the region.

Mr Blacknall takes on his new position having most recently served as operations manager at Drytac UK.

He joined Drytac in July 2023 as academy manager, bringing with him extensive experience from previous management roles within the print industry, including visual communications manager and operations manager at Minuteman Press Bath.

Since joining Drytac, Mr Blacknall has played an integral role in strengthening internal processes, enhancing team performance, and supporting the continued growth of the UK business.

Hayden Kelley, CEO at Drytac, said: “We are delighted to promote Kieran to Managing Director in the UK. Since joining Drytac, he has demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a clear commitment to operational excellence. I am confident that under his direction, Drytac UK will continue to build on its success and deliver outstanding value to customers.”