People: HORIBA MIRA welcomes chief commercial officer; AI specialist expands; and more
HORIBA MIRA, a global provider of engineering, research and test services to the automotive, defence, aerospace and rail sectors, has appointed Miller Crockart as chief commercial officer.
He joins HORIBA MIRA as a member of the executive team and will oversee the continued development and execution of HORIBA MIRA’s global sales and marketing strategy.
An experienced commercial leader, Crockart brings with him more than 20 years of international sales experience; most recently global vice president for sales and marketing at PTV, a provider of traffic simulation and optimization software and services for the transportation industry, and now part of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE.
He said: “HORIBA MIRA is leading the way when it comes to automotive product engineering, research, development and testing.
“Working alongside many of the world’s top OEMs, tier one suppliers and start-ups, the team here fully embrace the ‘mobility of the future’ concept, through advances in our engineering and testing services, electrification technologies, CAV and automotive cybersecurity offerings.
“It’s growth and contribution to the development of future automotive technologies, made working with HORIBA MIRA very attractive. I’m excited to play a part in its ambitious growth plans as we look to become the world’s leading automotive product development and services brand, which will in turn support the development of HORIBA test and validation products.”
He added: “Looking ahead we will continue to grow globally, and in line with our brand, enhance our world-class commercial team, to support both core business areas and the onboarding of the latest automotive sector technologies and services.”
Crockart joins the HORIBA MIRA executive team alongside Declan Allen, managing director. Tim Nathan, COO, and Geoff Davies, chief strategy officer.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) specialist EBI.AI has appointed Henry Jinman as business development manager as part of its ambitious expansion plans.
EBI.AI, based at Warwick University Science Park, is among the most advanced UK labs to explore the potential of artificial intelligence and chatbots, and has turned its discoveries into natural and valuable tools for a variety of businesses, including international ferry operator Stena Line and global professional services and investment management company, JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle).
Jinman, a graduate of the University of Warwick, will focus on EBI.AI’s offering for the property sector, looking at how its AI chatbots can work with property managers to provide a better service to residential and commercial customers.
He said: “The key thing for me is understanding how our customers think, making it clear how our chatbots can solve a problem for them and add value to their businesses.”
EBI.AI co-founder Matthew Doel said: “We are building a fantastic team here, and Henry is a great addition, bringing with him rich experience in both the business and technology sectors.”
