SMS Appoints New Board of Directors
Specialised Management Services Ltd (SMS), a subsidiary of Alderley plc, announces today three new appointments to its Board of Directors. These appointments have been created to provide additional strategic direction to the company’s infrastructure and growth; ultimately ensuring the continual delivery of technical excellence for all products and services for the oil and gas industry.
First appointed was Dave Howlett as Managing Director, former General Manager of SMS. Dave has over 20 years of combined Project Engineering and Management experience in both electrical and hydraulic disciplines and has served almost 10 years with the company. His broad knowledge of the business and the oil and gas industry provides Dave with the fundamental tools to drive SMS to achieve future accomplishments and continual success.
Liz Culyer has been made Operations Director after serving six and a half years as Proposals Manager for SMS. Liz was instrumental to the growth of the proposals and sales department and played an integral role in the execution and delivery of SMS products. As Operations Director, Liz will oversee all projects, production, operations and supply chain activities. Her influence is expected to reinforce the structure and streamline business activities ready for the next phase of development.
Gary Morrow, former Sales Manager for SMS has been appointed Business Development Director. Gary will focus on business opportunities worldwide across all SMS products and services and will also concentrate on marketing activities to ensure alignment with the company’s strategic and business objectives.
Tony Mansfield, Director of Alderley plc and Chairman of SMS comments, “I look forward to capitalising on the collective knowledge and experience of Dave, Liz and Gary. Alderley expect SMS to continue to meet profit and growth targets. The Board will be essential in shaping the strategic objectives to meet these.”
SMS recently celebrated its 15th year in business as a leading specialist in the manufacture and maintenance/installation services of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control systems. SMS has seen a high rate of business growth and has more than doubled its turnover in the last three years.