• • • NEW APPOINTMENTS • • •


Analog Devices appoints chief technology officer A


nalog Devices has appointed Alan Lee to the position of chief technology officer (CTO). In this role, Mr Lee will identify and work to advance the next- generation technologies that will disrupt and shape the semiconductor industry and its markets.


He and his team will collaborate closely with ADI customers, universities, research


organisations, and other strategic partners to incubate novel technologies and develop the ecosystems to support their market entry. “Alan is a seasoned technology executive who will help accelerate our leadership at the Intelligent Edge by working to expand our next-generation analogue, mixed signal, power, software, and artificial intelligence capabilities,”


said ADI chief executive and chair Vincent Roche. “Alan’s breadth and depth of expertise and experience across both the technology and commercial domains will support our goal of delivering significant market impact for our customers through cutting-edge innovation. I look forward to working with him to continue pioneering the future of the Intelligent Edge.”


BGEN promotes Simon Clarkson to chief digital officer


B


GEN, a specialist, multi-discipline engineering solutions business, has promoted Simon Clarkson to the newly created position of chief digital officer (CDO). He will be tasked with driving digital transformation across the business, which will include its new sustainability offering. “Simon was the natural choice to become our CDO,” said Robin Whitehead, chief executive at BGEN. “He has proven


Altus Group appoints new sales manager for the South-West


A


ltus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment for electronics assembly, has appointed Charles Lower as sales manager for the South West region. Mr Lower joins Altus after a successful career in the consumables space and most recently working at a senior level in customer-facing and after-sales roles for a large UK manufacturer.


Joe Booth, Altus chief executive, said: “It is essential for us to find the right people for our team who are


hungry to succeed and buy into our ethos of being the best at what we do for our customers. In Charles, we have another great addition to our brilliant team. “We want to be the go-to partner for all electronics manufacturers in the UK and Ireland and assist them with their process improvement projects. To do that we must ensure that we offer the very best purchasing experience from pre-sales to ongoing support.”


New promotions support growth for Seaward Electronic N


orth East electrical test and measurement company Seaward Electronic has announced several senior appointments as it invests further in a skilled workforce and business support functions. Kyle Fitzgerald has been promoted to the position of IT manager at the Peterlee firm while instrumentation calibration services brand Calibrationhouse is boosted by promotions for Andrew Simpson and Tom Worthy, who become manager and lab manager respectively. Chad Murray steps up to the role of Seaward Electronic’s quality lead while other appointments see Brett Spence become a junior production engineer, Natasha Kirkup a junior buyer, Toni Wells a management accountant and Jade Fitzgerald an assistant accountant.


44 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING • MAY 2023


he can drive digital change in our technology business and has a flair for identifying digital opportunities that drive business performance. “In addition, more and more clients are now looking at digital, data-driven solutions, and Simon will work alongside our mechanical and electrical teams to broaden our offer.”


With an office also in Tampa, Florida, Seaward Electronic currently employs around 170 people and is a sector leading manufacturer of electronic test and measurement instruments used in a wide variety of electrical, medical, industrial and energy sector applications. Chris Callan, chief executive at Seaward Electronic, said the promotions are well deserved with all contributing significantly to the business. He added: “Our commitment to developing a highly skilled workforce is the linchpin of providing top quality products and services to customers right across the world. We look forward to both continuing to grow their careers at Seaward and contributing significantly to our future success.”


electricalengineeringmagazine.co.uk


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50