Greg Johnson has transformed Bootle window and door maker Warwick North West into one of Merseyside’s most dynamic SMEs and is now utilising his experience and expertise for the benefit of the city region. Tony McDonough reports

Warwick North West chief executive Greg Johnson is stepping up his mission to support the wider city region economy and community with two key appointments.

While continuing in his role as chief executive of the Bootle-based window and door manufacturer, Greg is also taking on two roles that will see him promote Liverpool city region’s advanced manufacturing sector and help tackle homelessness.

Greg has led £12m-turnover Warwick North West since 2021. In 2025 he switched roles from managing director to chief executive. Phil McDonald, who began his career on the shop floor of the company in 1999, became the new managing director.

This move means Phil is now entrusted with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the business, which employs more than 120 people. Greg will take more of a strategic overview of the firm.

It has also created scope to allow him to look outwards from Warwick and utilise his experience and expertise for the benefit of the wider city region.

One of the city’s most widely-recognised and fastest-growing manufacturers, Warwick has a growing reputation for delivering projects in the social and affordable housing sector. And now Greg has been appointed to Liverpool city region’s Advanced Manufacturing Panel.

Its remit is to be the city region’s expert and leadership group in the advanced manufacturing cluster, to influence policy, stimulate economic growth, productivity and competitiveness.

He is also one of six new trustees on the board of Emmaus Merseyside, an award-winning charity that provides a home, tailored support, training and work opportunities to people who have experienced homelessness.

In taking on these latest roles, Greg is reinforcing Warwick’s longstanding commitment to community and social value.

“I’ve long believed that it is important for those of us in business in the city region to consider our wider responsibilities,” said Greg. “People must focus on their businesses, of course they must, but we also cannot just exist in silos.

“City regions are stronger when there is collaboration and connectivity between its key stakeholders. Since becoming managing director of Warwick in 2021 I have devoted as much time as I can to supporting our local people and communities.

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“This management restructure at Warwick has allowed me more scope to step up those external activities and work with others to make a real difference. I also know that with Phil now at the helm as managing director, the firm is in safe hands.

“I don’t have all the answers to the city region’s challenges. No single person does. That is why when we pool our skills, our knowledge and our resources we can create powerful engines of growth and change.

“We have an amazing team at Warwick and they have fully embraced the changes I have made to transform it into what I believe is one of the most dynamic SMEs in the city region. I genuinely believe I have something valuable to offer.”