Process Analytical Technology (PAT) leader, Optimal Industrial Technologies, is increasing its support for the growing global demand for data-driven, automated process control strategies with the appointment of Chris Vickers. As global sales manager, he will be responsible for creating new business opportunities while continuing to serve existing customers, enhancing the company’s ability to deliver unparalleled value. As a leading specialist in PAT and creator of the award-winning, market-leading software, synTQ, Optimal is committed to helping its customers realise the benefits of advanced analytics and real-time process monitoring. In essence, the company aims to drive the competitiveness of organisations across industry and around the world in the digital era. The addition of Chris Vickers to the team signifies the Optimal’s dedication to exceeding customer expectations through high-quality, comprehensive support. With over 38 years of experience in sales leadership and a profound understanding of the instrumentation and control sector, Chris possesses the vision and strategic acumen necessary to guide Optimal’s customers to new heights. By leveraging his expertise in both highly regulated and fast-paced reactive industries, the new global sales manager will be instrumental in ensuring that every customer benefits from solutions tailored to their specific requirements, ultimately enabling them to optimise their processes and enhance operational efficiency. Stuart McIntosh has joined the Omniflex team as a business development manager to help develop its structural monitoring and cathodic protection (CP) business offering in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. The company has identified these markets as ripe for Omniflex to expand into. The need for flexible and tailored CP systems will only grow and McIntosh is ready to help Omniflex provide these services. McIntosh has worked exploring new business opportunities for system integration companies in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE for eleven years of his career. From coordinating Qatar Petroleum for global engineering firm ABB to an equipment specifying role in the aluminium industry and most recently winning industrial maintenance contracts for Bilfinger, his experience is diverse and comprehensive. “Our priority in the Middle East and mainland Europe is to raise awareness of Omniflex in the target regions and proactively engage potential customers to build business relationships,” said Gary Bradshaw, director of Omniflex. “By bringing Stuart on board, we’re investing in his vast knowledge across many existing and new industries we wish to develop into.” Subsea Supplies Ltd, an independent supplier of offshore and underwater equipment, has appointed a new sales manager as the company targets new markets due to a period of continued growth. Subsea Supplies has been a provider of ROV, AUV, oil and gas, oceanographic and defence solutions for more than 20 years and has vast experience across the subsea and cables industry. The company is exploring new opportunities in the renewables market as offshore wind development ramps up around the world. The company has appointed Shaun Stirling in the newly created role of sales manager, where he will work alongside sales director, Pauline McCann to develop new business opportunities in new and existing sectors. An experienced salesperson, Shaun joins from Teledyne Marine where he delivered key account management for customers as well as providing technical and commercial support internally externally. Shaun said: “From my own experience, I know Subsea Supplies is regarded as a trusted supplier of advanced underwater technology equipment. I’m proud to be joining the team and supporting the company’s ambitions going forward as we target new markets. “The company’s dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction aligns perfectly with my own values, and I am eager to work with the team to deliver exceptional results for our clients.” Subsea Supplies partners with worldleading manufacturers of electrical and mechanical components. Headquartered in Aberdeen, the company delivers subsea equipment to clients from ambitious small companies to global businesses. Operations further strengthened with new global sales manager www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS September 2023 43 Remote monitoring specialist targets international growth with new appointment NEW FACES Subsea Supplies appoints Shaun Stirling to help target new markets
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