Meet David, an accomplished leader with a distinguished 30-year career in Manufacturing, Management, and Engineering within Aerospace and Automotive sectors. As our Managing Director, David's focus lies in expanding our products, services, and capabilities to best support businesses venturing into Industry 4.0. His strategic direction and adept leadership play a vital role in driving our company's growth.
With a history of steering large-scale, high-value projects worldwide, David's expertise is the bedrock of our success. His notable achievements include spearheading global deployments of Digital Manufacturing Systems across multiple sites and overseeing intricate installations of cutting-edge technologies at esteemed companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Meggitt Aerospace, The Manufacturing Technology Centre, and GKN Driveline.
David's commitment to excellence has earned him recognition, such as being named a Top 100 Innovator at the TMMX Awards 2021 and serving as a judge for the Smart Factory Manufacturing Excellence Awards in 2022. His contributions as an Industry 4.0 expert in panel discussions and visits to prestigious institutions like the House of Lords underscore his dedication to shaping the future of manufacturing.
Currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Wolverhampton, David's journey embodies his unceasing pursuit of knowledge and excellence. David is also a Certified SIRI Assessor and Trainer.
Meet Michael, a seasoned leader with a 30-year career spanning Aerospace, Automotive, and Food Manufacturing. As our Technical Director, Michael guides our technological landscape, driving Industry 4.0 solutions that foster innovation.
As an Industry 4.0 Digital Transformation specialist, Michael brings technology leadership, project management expertise, and a passion for innovation. His cross-functional team leadership has generated impactful digital solutions that enhance operational efficiencies and drive business growth.
With a diverse background, Michael's proficiency in multidisciplinary technology projects is evident. His extensive consulting experience has facilitated the successful execution of digital business systems and solutions. As our Technical Director, he collaborates closely with technology providers, integrating the latest Industry 4.0 advancements.
Michael's experience at global companies like Mondelez International, Caterpillar, Jaguar Land Rover, and Meggitt Aerospace is complemented by his accreditation as an Executive Coach and certification in Digital Automation. Michael is also a Certified SIRI Assessor and Trainer.
Meet Rich, our accomplished Head of Manufacturing with a remarkable 30-year career in the Aerospace and Automotive industries. Rich's expertise shines in his adept design, installation, and implementation of advanced digital assembly lines, smart tooling, MES, vision systems, and more.
With experience at global giants like Jaguar Land Rover, Meggitt Aerospace and Perkins Engines, Rich excels in steering complex projects that bring Industry 4.0 concepts to life. His track record includes leading teams to achieve dynamic process improvements, resulting in operational efficiencies and significant cost and time reductions.
Rich's technical acumen is fortified by his leadership in capital management, facility design, and technical specifications. A seasoned professional thriving in cross-functional environments, Rich has a strong history of building strong relationships with stakeholders across time zones while adeptly leading teams.
Meet Kathryn, a seasoned professional with an impressive 25-year career spanning Marketing, Leadership, Coaching, Recruitment, and Human Resources. Having held roles at global companies like Virgin, Dairy Crest, Budweiser, and Rugbytots, Kathryn now leads as our Head of People & Development. Her journey started with mentorship from Richard Branson at Virgin, igniting her passion for innovative leadership that shapes her impactful career.
As the Head of People & Development, Kathryn blends her experience and HR expertise, promoting innovation and a people-centric ethos. Her pragmatic leadership style translates ideas into actionable realities, whether it's shaping the people vision and strategy or crafting empowering HR initiatives for individual growth and organisational success. Kathryn champions a culture of robust people development, diversity, career progression, and succession planning.
Meet Louise, a skilled marketer with a robust background in marketing methods and principles. Armed with a deep understanding of market research techniques and statistical analysis tools, she translates data into effective strategies. Louise is a pragmatic, energetic team player known for successful design and implementation of marketing approaches across diverse products and services.
Louise takes charge of organising events for brand awareness, leading advertising campaigns across various platforms, and overseeing the creation and distribution of marketing content. Her blend of creativity and commercial awareness brings a strategic edge to our marketing efforts, propelling our brand to new heights.
Meet Richard, a Senior Technical Engineering / Facilities Management professional with a wide range of experience managing diverse property portfolios and leading and directing engineering / facilities management services. Richard has led the development and delivery of structured, high value, capital investment projects. Working collaboratively across the property supply chain, Richard has delivered enhanced performance and safe working practices. An experienced health and safety champion, backed by a wide range of formal safety and technical qualifications, and working in engineering and property facilities management for Royal Mail.
Richard brings extensive experience of smart monitoring and reporting of critical BES assets, integration of electrical system monitoring utilising Micrologic control units, enhanced electronic circuit protection, comprehensive, integrated measurement, and preventive and predictive maintenance reporting. Richard has also delivered Automation and systems critical path analysis within complex critical buildings and introduced integrated conditional monitoring reporting systems to enhance fault identification and focused maintenance activities.