Michael Poultley is a British business executive who serves as the Managing Director of Albion Stone plc, a family‑owned company that produces natural Portland stone in the United Kingdom. He has been associated with the firm since the early 1980s and assumed the role of Managing Director in 1991, succeeding his father.
Career
- Early involvement (c. 1983‑1991): Poultney began working at Albion Stone in 1983, gaining experience in the company's quarrying and manufacturing operations.
- Managing Director (1991‑present): Upon taking over from his father, he oversaw a strategic transition from a traditional quarrying business with processing facilities in London to a vertically integrated mining operation based in Portland. Under his leadership, Albion Stone has become one of the United Kingdom’s largest and most technically advanced natural stone producers.
- Industry roles: Poultney holds several positions within the UK stone and mineral products sectors. He is a member of the executive committee, technical committee, sustainability and ethical sourcing committee, and the Quarry Forum of the Stone Federation. He also represents the Mineral Products Association at Euroroc, the English Stone Forum, and the BS 545 Natural Stone Committee.
Public profile
Poultney is frequently cited in trade publications and industry events discussing topics such as stone performance, sustainability, and embodied carbon. He has participated in interviews for the Tile and Stone Journal and spoken at conferences including UK Construction Week and Clerkenwell Design Week.
Personal interests
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Poultney is noted for engaging in endurance sports and outdoor activities, including triathlons, marathons, bike sportives, and mountaineering expeditions such as climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
References
- Albion Stone plc, “Michael Poultney – Managing Director,” company website.
- Tile and Stone Journal, “Industry Interview – The Stone Collective,” 2023.
- UK Construction Week, speaker biography, 2024.
Note: Detailed biographical information such as date of birth, education, and early life is not publicly documented in reliable encyclopedic sources.