Bodycote names chief executive

STEPHEN Harris has been named as the new chief executive at thermal processing firm, Bodycote.

Mr Harris, who will take over from John Hubbard early next year, was previously a main board director at Spectris plc where he was responsible for the operational supervision of a number of the group’s trading companies. He is also a non-executive director of Brixton.

Mr Harris, 50, will concentrate on enhancing the performance of Bodycote’s core business, thermal processing, enabling it to deliver its full potential.

Bodycote chairman Alan Thomson said: “We are delighted to welcome Stephen Harris to Bodycote. I look forward to working closely with him as we take Bodycote forward in this new phase of its development.

“Stephen has an impressive track record. His management experience and achievements will be invaluable to Bodycote as the company focuses on its global network of thermal processing services.”