• • • APPOINTMENTS • • •


SEGEN APPOINTS DAVID HOPE AS MANAGING DIRECTOR TO DRIVE NEXT PHASE OF UK AND IRELAND GROWTH S


egen Ltd., distributor of renewable energy technologies, has appointed David Hope as


Managing Director for the UK and Ireland. Hope joins Segen to lead its next phase of


growth, with responsibility for accelerating its core solar and energy storage business, expanding into adjacent electrification markets and increasing Segen’s presence in the new build housing sector. He will also lead the continued development of


Segen’s integrated customer offering across product supply, digital tools, finance, training and


circular economy initiatives, designed to strengthen end-to-end support for installers. With more than 25 years of senior leadership


experience across the construction, manufacturing and specialist distribution sectors, Hope has a strong track record of scaling businesses, leading operational transformation and delivering sustainable growth. “I’m delighted to be joining Segen at such an


exciting point in its journey. The business has built a market-leading platform with significant scale,


deep technical expertise and a powerful ecosystem of services that genuinely support installer success,” said Hope. “One of my key priorities is to further strengthen


that end-to-end support, helping customers operate with greater confidence in a market that has historically experienced periods of volatility. By giving installers the tools, insight and infrastructure they need, we can help create more sustainable and consistent growth.” “I also see major opportunities in the new build


housing sector, particularly as the Future Homes Standard drives increased demand for renewable technologies. Segen is exceptionally well positioned to support both installers and developers as this market evolves.” David Rice, CEO, Segen Ltd., said: “I’m


delighted to welcome David to Segen. His leadership experience, deep understanding of distribution and manufacturing, and proven ability to deliver growth and transformation make him an outstanding addition to our leadership team. “David combines strong commercial expertise


with a clear focus on customer success, which aligns closely with Segen’s values and ambitions. As we continue investing in our people,


technology and customer offering, his leadership will play a central role in strengthening our market position and driving the next phase of growth.”


www.segen.co.uk


DANISENSE APPOINTS HJALTI PALL THORVARDARSON AS NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO) TO STRENGTHEN DANISENSE’S MANAGEMENT TEAM


D


anisense has appointed Hjalti Pall Thorvardarson as its new Chief Operating


Officer (COO), further strengthening the company’s leadership team as it continues to expand its global operations and product portfolio. Thorvardarson brings extensive experience in


electronics engineering, operational management and business leadership. A Computer and Electronics Engineer by training, he has built his career within a Danish high-tech SME specialising in functional testing and simulation solutions for the space and defense industry. Progressing from student employee to


Hardware Engineer, Project Manager, Department Head and ultimately CEO for the past eight years, he has proven hands-on expertise across engineering, product development, manufacturing and management. “We are delighted to welcome Hjalti Pall


Thorvardarson to Danisense,” said Henrik Elbæk electricalengineeringmagazine.co.uk


Pedersen, CEO at Danisense. “His combination of engineering expertise, operational leadership and experience in scaling high-technology organisations makes him ideally placed to strengthen our operations and support the company’s continued growth.” Commenting on his appointment,


Thorvardarson said: “My priority is to bring fresh perspectives and create value across the organisation. As Danisense continues to grow, strengthening collaboration between R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Sourcing, Quality and Production will be key to scaling efficiently while maintaining the exceptional quality and performance our customers expect. I look forward to helping the company expand


its capabilities and reinforce its position as a leading supplier of high-precision current sensing solutions.”


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