Celeros Flow Technology has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Rich Morin as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Based in Houston, TX, he will provide leadership and direction for the full scope of fulfilment activities across Celeros FT’s Pumps, Valves and Closures product groups. Commenting on the appointment, José Larios, CEO of Celeros Flow Technology, said: “We welcome Rich to our leadership team. This is a strategic appointment and the COO’s primary purpose is to continually develop our supply chain and manufacturing performance. Rich will be working with our site management teams in the development, implementation, and monitoring of various improvement initiatives. He is accountable for delivering higher quality, improved delivery, and enhanced profitability; all while maintaining and improving the system of safety across our operations.” Rich brings a strong track record of successful results and more than 25 years of experience in a variety of energy markets to his new role. After graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree from the US Naval Academy and spending three years in the navy, he held roles of progressive responsibility and leadership within GE Energy and GE Oil & Gas. Rich most recently served as the Vice President of Oilfield Equipment Enterprise Operations at Baker Hughes before joining the Celeros FT team. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Science with a focus on Engineering and Global Operations Management from Clarkson University. The Coventry-based centre for advanced manufacturing technologies, the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has appointed Dr Graham Hoare OBE to succeed Dr Clive Hickman OBE as its new CEO. Dr Hoare brings more than 35 years’ top-level industrial and commercial experience to the role. Dr Hickman will retire as CEO of the MTC on March 31 and, as announced last year he will become Chair of the MTC board with effect from April. Dr Hoare is a former Chair of Ford of Britain, having spent two decades with the carmaker in a variety of senior roles. He began his career at Ford as director of powertrain research and advanced engineering at its US headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. He was also executive director of European powertrain engineering and director of global vehicle evaluation, and in 2018 was awarded the OBE for services to the UK motor industry. Previously, he was the chief engineer for transmissions and driveline at BMW and chief engineer, powertrain engineering, at Land Rover. More recently, Dr Hoare briefly acted as interim CEO of Britishvolt, appointed to secure the future of the business, which has recently been acquired by Recharge Industries. Dr Hickman, who has been CEO of the MTC since its creation 12 years ago, said: “I am delighted to report that the MTC is now a £120 million, 900 employee business with operations across the UK, and is supporting businesses large and small, regionally, nationally and internationally. “Since its formation, the MTC has had a major impact, not only on manufacturing industry in the UK but on society as a whole, creating jobs and investment for the West Midlands and across the UK. We now have 800 young people pursuing apprenticeships and have attracted more than £800 million of inward investment onto the site at Ansty, Coventry, and is well advanced in its contribution to the UK’s net zero target.” He added, “I know that Graham, with his vast experience in the sector, will propel the organisation to the next phase in our ambitions to become an even more integral and resilient member of the UK manufacturing community. I wish him every success in the role.” Nasmyth has appointed John Rooney as its new Chief Operating Officer. John has a wealth of experience in the Aerospace Industry, having held senior operational positions at Hampson Aerospace and more recently at Gardner Aerospace. Speaking about his new role, John said: “I am delighted to join Nasmyth. I will have a pivotal role to play working across Nasmyth’s precision engineering and metal treatment businesses as we enter a significant period of growth”. Tony Upton, Chief Executive Officer, added: “John will be instrumental in implementing Nasmyth’s manufacturing strategy as we continue our growth journey.” Nasmyth continues to grow its precision engineering and metal treatment capabilities, in support of both OE production and aftermarket operations, across its nine sites. Celeros Flow Technology strengthens leadership team 46 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS March 2023 www.hpmag.co.uk Former chair of Ford of Britain set to lead the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) NEW FACES Nasmyth appoints new Chief Operating Officer Dr Clive Hickman OBE and Dr Graham Hoare OBE John Rooney, Nasmyth Chief Operating Officer Rich Morin joins the leadership team at Celeros Flow Technology as COO
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