Following a fierce and fruitful period of change at Dominion, Verity Fox, our managing director, shares her firsthand account of what’s new, why we’re evolving, and where we’re headed next.
Armed with a passion for print, a couple of aged litho presses, and the keys to a converted Methodist chapel in a small suburb outside of Bradford, my dad, Dominic Clark, set the wheels of Dominion in motion in 1983. It wasn’t long before the then-niche market of large-format print took centre stage. And, thanks to continued investment in state-of-the-art machinery and a firm focus on quality customer service, our business has remained at the forefront of digital print developments ever since.
We’ve been a true family affair for a long time, with my dad as managing director, my mum as company secretary, and my brother Tom and I joining the team in 2009 and 2012 respectively. Starting on the shop floor and working my way through departments ranging from production to client services, I learnt exactly what it takes to deliver faultless work at scale. Those years gave me an appreciation for every cog in a very complex machine, and for the people who keep it running.
Then, when my dad sadly passed away in 2023, everything changed – personally and professionally. Taking on the role of managing director during that period was daunting to say the least, but it also gave me a clear sense of purpose: to honour everything he built while making it even stronger. This is exactly the stage we’re taking charge of right now – and, while I may be slightly biased, it truly is exciting.