Oct 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

• Developing strategy and implementing key initiatives across the Renishaw Group.
• Responsible for financial planning & analysis, investor relations, group communications.
• Executive Committee member.

Dec 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr

• Accelerating adoption of metal AM by helping manufacturers to develop industrial AM processes. Leading Renishaw's global network of AM Solutions Centres, where customers can access innovative AM equipment and application engineering support. Responsible for process engineering team, developing processing techniques for new materials. Head of AM product marketing and marketing communications.

Jul 2015 – Dec 2018 · 3 yrs 5 mos

• Establishing a global network of Additive Manufacturing Solutions Centres, helping customers to deploy Renishaw's innovative 3D printing technology (laser powder-bed fusion) to produce complex and/or unique, fully-dense metal components. The Solutions Centres offer both part production and 'incubator cells' for process development, combining Renishaw's expertise in additive manufacturing, precision machining and metrology.
• P&L responsible for additive manufacturing services and supply of qualified materials to users of Renishaw’s additive manufacturing machines.

Jun 2014 – Jun 2015 · 1 yr · Chelmsford, United Kingdom

• e2v is a world-leading provider of high performance imaging solutions for over 150 space-based science missions and earth observation satellites. The Space Imaging division also provides sensors and focal plane arrays for ground-based astronomy telescopes and high energy physics installations.
• Key achievements:
• P&L responsible for a division employing over 300 staff.
• Integrated three organisations into a single division, including extensive leadership and management refresh.
• Secured record order book (up 40%), setting up accelerated revenue growth in the coming year.
• Managed a portfolio of around 100 projects, introducing professional contract management processes to boost margins.
• Developed a robust organic growth strategy, with acceleration through enhance value propositions and entry into adjacent markets.
• Executive Committee member.

Jul 2012 – May 2014 · 1 yr 10 mos · Chelmsford, United Kingdom

• Responsible for strategy, sales, marketing, technology development and project management best practice across a global Group with three Divisions and multiple business units.
• Introduced a structured strategic review process and coordinated the development of rigorous strategic plans across the business, underpinned by P&L projections.
• Transitioned from a techno-centric approach to an outside-in, customer-focussed model.
• Introduced an insight-led sales approach (Challenger Sale) to reinforce this change.
• Supported the £20m acquisition of Anafocus, and built a pipeline of further opportunities.
• Executive Committee member.

Feb 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Responsible for sales and marketing of Renishaw's metrology and healthcare products in the UK & Ireland.
• Led a team of c.60 staff covering sales, application engineering, marketing and sales administration
• Delivered sales growth of 27% in the year to June 2012
• Head of corporate marketing, covering brand strategy, web presence, e-marketing, CRM, customer-facing staff development and recruitment marketing.
• International Sales & Marketing Board member.

Jul 2005 – Feb 2011 · 5 yrs 7 mos

• Responsible for sales and marketing of Renishaw's metrology and healthcare products in the UK & Ireland.
• Delivered consistent sales growth in a mature market through successful introduction of new product lines and creation of higher value propositions.
• Head of corporate marketing, covering brand strategy, web presence, and e-marketing.
• International Sales & Marketing Board member.

Jul 2001 – Jul 2005 · 4 yrs

• Responsible for corporate identity, web presence and customer relationship management systems. Led a brand refresh for Renishaw, giving a fresh, common identity across all media.

Sep 2010 – May 2012 · 1 yr 8 mos · Glasgow, United Kingdom

• Board member representing tier 2 member companies.
• Oversaw development of the organisation, staffing, membership, facilities and research output.
• Shared experience from the development of the AMRC, encouraging networking with other research centres, leading to the AFRC's inclusion in the seven-centre High Value Manufacturing Catapult.

Sep 2009 – May 2012 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Sheffield, United Kingdom

• Chair of the Technical Board, consisting of representatives of all tier 1 member companies, the university and AMRC staff. Established technology roadmaps and allocated core funding to research activities for the benefit of all AMRC a members.
• Also represented Renishaw on the AMRC Executive Board.