Lesley steps into the role following more than a decade of progression within the business.
At Red Rooster Lifting, we are pleased to announce the promotion of Lesley Christie to Financial Director, effective 1 April 2026.
Lesley’s appointment marks an important milestone for both her and the business. Over more than 12 years with Red Rooster Lifting, she has grown through the finance team, built deep knowledge of the business and played an important role in supporting our continued development.
She joined us as an Accounts Assistant and, from those early days, built her experience the hands-on way — across sales ledger, invoicing, credit control support, timesheet entry and day-to-day office administration in what was then a much more manual environment. That grounding gave her a strong understanding of how the business works in practice.
Lesley still remembers the feeling of those early days clearly. Reflecting on the start of her journey, she recalled immediately warming to the team and sensing that Red Rooster Lifting was a business where she would fit in and grow.
That is exactly what happened. Over the years, Lesley progressed steadily through the organisation, developing across finance, systems and wider business operations before becoming Financial Manager and now stepping into the role of Financial Director.
Along the way, she has helped modernise the finance function and improve the way financial and operational systems work together across the business. Her contribution has included supporting the implementation of a bespoke operating system, the integration of Xero accounting software, more streamlined links between sales, hire and stock systems, and the introduction of a new HR system to support wider operations.
As Lesley explains, that progress has been shaped by practical change as much as financial discipline:
“We evolved through technology, using more modern software packages including Xero and a bespoke ERP system designed to support a company that hires, sells and manufactures equipment.”
In her new role, Lesley will take on an even more strategic position within the business, contributing directly to commercial decision-making and long-term planning, while supporting expansion, development and future growth.
Looking ahead, she said:
“Growth needs to be sustainable and supported by good planning. It’s important to invest in the right areas at the right time while maintaining strong financial controls and understanding the operational demands of the business.”
For us, Lesley’s promotion is not just about experience — it is also about commitment, progression and the strength of the people within the business. Her journey reflects the value of developing talent over time and the role strong teams play in helping people grow.
Paul Shewan, Managing Director of Red Rooster Lifting, said:
“Lesley’s promotion reflects the significant contribution she has made to the business over many years and the important role she continues to play in supporting Red Rooster Lifting’s strategic development.”
We are proud to see Lesley step into the role of Financial Director and look forward to her continued contribution as Red Rooster Lifting continues to grow and invest in the future.