People: P Ducker Systems; Interflex; Littlefish
Derby engineering company P Ducker Systems has appointed a new managing director from within its ranks to succeed long-serving Mike Rose.
Nathan Lawson has taken the helm of PDS at a buoyant time for the business. A strong order book means revenues for its next financial year are already on course to be 25 per cent higher than the current year, which ends on March 31.
Rose, who has been managing director since 2012, will remain with the Derby-based company as a consultant until the summer.
Lawson, who has been promoted from services director, joined PDS in 1997 as a maintenance and installation engineer. Chartered engineer Kirk Smith, who joined in 2004 as a graduate support engineer, has been promoted from support development manager to services director.
Rose said: “Having reached the age of 60, the time has come for me to hand over the reins, and Nathan is an excellent choice to take over as managing director.
“He has been at PDS for 24 years, during which time he has shown a fantastic commitment to customer focus while substantially growing our service offering. His promotion is well-deserved and provides for a smooth transition.”
A manufacturing company in Nottinghamshire has created the new role of commercial director.
Automotive parts manufacturer Interflex has appointed Paul Neale, who has 15 years of experience working in the automotive and manufacturing industry, including senior sales and consultancy positions.
Based in Langar, Interflex manufacture and supply a range of NVH and sealing solutions for vehicles including door seals, interior trim, under carpet and boot seals.
Neale said: “I’m delighted to be working in this exciting new role at Interflex; the team has been very welcoming. “We have already developed our product portfolio and branding which will lay the foundations to create profitable and sustainable growth year on year within automotive and other key industries. We are also launching an innovative new product, so it’s all systems go for the business.”
Rowan Troy
Managed IT and cyber security services provider, Littlefish, has expanded its senior team with three new hires. Keith Price has joined the company as cyber services director, while Adam Trott and Rowan Troy join as customer service director and senior cyber security consultant.
“We are very happy to be starting 2021 by welcoming some exceptionally talented and knowledgeable people onto our senior team,” said Steve Robinson, CEO at Littlefish.
He added: “The challenges presented by the ongoing pandemic and the evolution of the sector in general means that cyber security has become a top priority for all businesses. We look forward to working with Keith, Adam and Rowan and continuing to support our clients.”
Chloe Fellows, chief people officer at Littlefish, added: “These new hires are the latest in a series of new hires for Littlefish. In 2020 we grew our team by over 33%, and we continue to recruit across a range of roles to service new and existing customers. We are extremely proud to be attracting really talented and hardworking individuals and will continue to work to deliver the highest standards of support and security to our clients in very difficult circumstances.”
