New MD for Kelvin Hughes
Russell Gould has been appointed managing director of Kelvin Hughes Ltd, part of the Specialty Engineering Division of Smiths Group plc.
Russell joined Kelvin Hughes in 1985 as a graduate engineer responsible for the development of new navigation products. In 1995 he became head of radar techniques and was appointed engineering and operations director in 2001. For the past 5 years he has been the Company’s commercial business director.
The five years since his appointment to his current role have seen the Company move into a position of sustained profit with a high growth potential and an increasing portfolio of innovative products and services.
Russell, a Chartered Engineer, is a board member of the Society of Maritime Industries, Chairman of the British Marine Equipment Association and a Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology.
“I am looking forward to leading this world beating company into a very exciting future” said Russell. “The introduction of SharpEyeTM technology and wide-screen displays will have a major impact on the marine market. I am convinced that we have the people, technology, products and the right positive attitude to enable us to grow the business and provide effective solutions for our present and future customers.”