He will work closely with managing director and chairman Robert Read, following the retirement of Hugh Spiers.

Gray joins the company from Kent-based ESP Technologies Group, where he worked his way up to boardroom level.

Gray said: “I am a big believer of nurturing skills within the workforce and I am aware that Cambrian is fortunate to have a team of locally based, dedicated and loyal staff.

“I hope I will be able to contribute constructively to the further development of the company.”

Gray began in the print industry as an apprentice and worked his way up to management. He has also been deputy chair of the Kent region and a board member for the South East British Printing Industry Federation.

Read added: “Doug has a proven track record of business and people development and we are confident that his fresh approach will be of a significant benefit to the competitiveness and efficiency of our business.”