Our leadership
Our Board of Directors and Executive Committee work together to set our company values and goals, and decide our strategy and structure – leading on culture and determining the long-term success of the company.
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Andy Reynolds SmithChief ExecutiveBiographyAndy joined Smiths as Chief Executive in September 2015. Andy spent over a decade at GKN plc, a complex global engineering group, before joining Smiths. Prior to leaving GKN he was Chief Executive of the Automotive division and a member of the GKN Board. Earlier in his career Andy held senior management roles at Ingersoll Rand, Siebe plc (now Schneider Electric) and Delphi Automotive Systems. His previous external appointments as Chairman of the CBI Manufacturing Council, as a member of the Government Ministerial Advisory Group for Manufacturing and as a non-executive Director of Morgan Advanced Materials plc, enhance the in-depth knowledge of the industry that Andy brings to the Board.
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John ShipseyChief Financial OfficerBiographyJohn Shipsey was appointed to the Board and as Chief Financial Officer on 1 January 2018. He will stand for election by shareholders at the 2018 Annual General Meeting. Prior to joining Smiths John was Chief Financial Officer for Dyson, a diversified global technology company. He was part of the team leading Dyson’s global growth, particularly in Asia. Before joining Dyson John spent 13 years at Diageo plc in a number of senior finance and strategy roles, including Finance Director for its Iberia region and Chief Financial Officer of Schieffelin & Somerset, a US joint venture between Diageo and LVMH. John is a Chartered Accountant and has valuable experience leading innovative companies with a global presence. -
Karen BombaPresident, Smiths InterconnectBiographyKaren joined Smiths in April 2017 with the acquisition of Morpho Detection and became President of Smiths Interconnect in August 2017. Karen was previously President and Chief Executive Officer of Morpho Detection. Prior to this, Karen served as CEO of Labinal, COO of Zoltek, and CEO of Messier-Bugatti USA. She began her career at Northrop Corporation and subsequently at Hitco Carbon Composites. -
Roland CarterPresident, Smiths Detection and Asia PacificBiographyRoland joined Smiths in 1991 and was appointed to President of Smiths Detection in March 2018, taking on the role in addition to his existing responsibilities as President of Asia Pacific, which he was appointed to in 2017. He has held numerous roles within the business including Managing Director for Smiths Connectors before becoming President of Smiths Interconnect in 2014. -
Julian FaggeGroup Strategy and M&A Director - President, Flex-TekBiographyJulian joined Smiths in July 2013 and was appointed to Group Strategy and M&A Director in October 2017. Appointed President of Flex-Tek in 2019. He was previously Group Financial Controller. Prior to this, he spent two years at Royal Caribbean Cruises as Finance Director for UK Ireland and prior to that, he worked for 12 years at Procter & Gamble, based predominantly in Geneva, Switzerland. -
Sheena MackayGroup HR DirectorBiographySheena joined Smiths as Group HR Director in January 2016. She started her career at GEC plc and has since worked in both consumer and industrial companies where HR in a business transformation environment has been a continuous theme. -
Jehanzeb NoorChief Executive Officer, Smiths MedicalBiographyJehanZeb joined Smiths in July 2019 as CEO, Smiths Medical. JehanZeb joined from Amcor Flexibles Inc. where he led the Healthcare North America business and Global Sales for Medical. Prior to joining Amcor, JehanZeb was a Partner at McKinsey & Company where he served for 9 years. He holds a BSc in Finance and both a BSc and MSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Philippe RomanGroup Operations DirectorBiographyPhilippe joined Smiths in October 2016 as Group Operations Director. He was previously the Group Purchasing, Supply Chain and IT Director at GKN plc, Global Operations Director at GKN Driveline, and has held senior positions in the automotive industry at Faurecia, Valéo and PSA, and at Deloitte Consulting. -
Mel RowlandsGroup General CounselBiographyMel joined Smiths in 2013 and was appointed as Group General Counsel on 1st April 2018 . She was previously Smiths’ Company Secretary and Deputy Group General Counsel. Prior to joining Smiths she was General Counsel of British Gas, Legal & HR Director of Edwards Group and prior to that held several senior roles in BG Group plc and Linde AG. -
Jean VernetPresident, John CraneBiographyJean Vernet joined Smiths in June 2017 as President of John Crane. Prior to this, Jean was CFO of Expro, Grid Net and Formfactor. In 2007 he was the director of risk at Rio Tinto Alcan. Jean also worked at Schlumberger covering financial management, risk management, treasury and corporate finance.
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Sir George BuckleyChairmanBiographySir George Buckley joined the Board on 1 August 2013 as a non-executive director and Deputy Chairman and was appointed as its Chairman on 19 November 2013. Sir George has had a successful career in engineering and innovation, holding the role of Chairman and CEO of 3M, a US-based global technology company and Dow Jones 30 component, prior to joining Smiths. His previous roles include Chairman and CEO of Brunswick Corporation and Chief Technology Officer for appliances, motors and controls at Emerson Electric Company. Sir George has a PhD in Electrical Engineering and his extensive experience of large, multi-industry businesses operating in global markets supports his effective Chairmanship of the Board.
Role Profile - ChairmanExternal Appointments- Non-executive director, Hitachi, Ltd.
- Non-executive chairman, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.Committee ChairCommittee Membership -
Andy Reynolds SmithChief ExecutiveBiographyAndy joined Smiths as Chief Executive in September 2015. Andy spent over a decade at GKN plc, a complex global engineering group, before joining Smiths. Prior to leaving GKN he was Chief Executive of the Automotive division and a member of the GKN Board. Earlier in his career Andy held senior management roles at Ingersoll Rand, Siebe plc (now Schneider Electric) and Delphi Automotive Systems. His previous external appointments as Chairman of the CBI Manufacturing Council, as a member of the Government Ministerial Advisory Group for Manufacturing and as a non-executive Director of Morgan Advanced Materials plc, enhance the in-depth knowledge of the industry that Andy brings to the Board.
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John ShipseyChief Financial OfficerBiographyJohn Shipsey was appointed to the Board and as Chief Financial Officer on 1 January 2018. He will stand for election by shareholders at the 2018 Annual General Meeting. Prior to joining Smiths John was Chief Financial Officer for Dyson, a diversified global technology company. He was part of the team leading Dyson’s global growth, particularly in Asia. Before joining Dyson John spent 13 years at Diageo plc in a number of senior finance and strategy roles, including Finance Director for its Iberia region and Chief Financial Officer of Schieffelin & Somerset, a US joint venture between Diageo and LVMH. John is a Chartered Accountant and has valuable experience leading innovative companies with a global presence.
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Bruno AngeliciNon-executive directorBiographyBruno Angelici was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director on 1 July 2010. Bruno’s career includes senior management roles in pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Bruno retired from AstraZeneca in 2010 as Executive Vice President, International, responsible for Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and MEA. Bruno’s extensive experience brings a deeper understanding of the healthcare environment and industry to the Board. Bruno has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a degree in Law from Reims University.External Appointments- Non-executive chairman, Vectura Group plcCommittee Membership -
Olivier BohuonNon-Executive DirectorBiographyOlivier Bohuon was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director on 1 July 2018. He will stand for election by shareholders at the 2018 Annual General Meeting. Olivier was Chief Executive at Smith & Nephew plc, a multinational medical equipment manufacturing company, until May 2018. He has significant global experience at pharmaceutical and MedTech companies, and his previous roles include CEO at Pierre Fabre Group and President of Abbott Pharmaceuticals. Olivier is a member of the French Academy of Pharmacy and the French Academy of Technologies, and has extensive business and leadership experience. He also has an MBA and a doctorate in Pharmacy.External Appointments- Non-executive Director, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
- Non-executive director, Virbac SA
- Chairman, LEO PharmaCommittee Membership -
Dame Ann DowlingNon-Executive DirectorBiographyProfessor Dame Ann Dowling was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director on 19 September 2018. She will stand for election by shareholders at the 2018 Annual General Meeting. Dame Ann has had a distinguished academic career and is currently a Deputy Vice Chancellor and a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cambridge, where she served as Head of Engineering from 2009 to 2014. Dame Ann’s contribution to engineering research is internationally recognised, and her knowledge and background will offer a different perspective to Board discussions.External Appointments- Non-executive director, BP plc
- President and Chairman of Trustees, Royal Academy of EngineeringCommittee Membership -
Tanya FrattoNon-executive directorBiographyTanya Fratto was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director on 1 July 2012. Tanya has valuable experience in product innovation and sales and marketing across a range of sectors. Until 2010 she was CEO of Diamond Innovations Inc., a manufacturer of products for the material removal industry. Prior to this she held various senior positions during a successful 20-year career with GE, a multinational conglomerate. Tanya is a qualified electrical engineer with a BSc in Electrical Engineering.External Appointments- Non-executive director, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.
- Non-executive director, Ashtead Group plc
- Non-executive director, Mondi GroupCommittee Membership -
Bill SeegerSenior Independent DirectorBiographyBill Seeger was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director in May 2014. Bill was appointed Chair of the Remuneration Committee on 1 July 2018, and as Senior Independent Director at the 2018 AGM. Bill was Group Finance Director at GKN plc, a global engineering group, until his retirement in 2014. Before joining GKN he held various senior finance positions at TRW, a US-based automotive and aerospace group, where he spent 28 years. Bill has had a long career in finance in the engineering sector, gaining an in-depth knowledge of global markets and has a BA in Economics and an MBA.
Role Profile - Senior Independent DirectorExternal Appointments- Non-executive director, Spectris plc
- Visiting Professor, UCLA Anderson School of ManagementCommittee ChairCommittee Membership -
Mark SeligmanNon-executive directorBiographyMark Seligman was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director on 16 May 2016. Mark brings a successful career in investment banking and extensive experience in corporate finance and capital markets to the Board. He was Chairman of UK Investment Banking for Credit Suisse and has served as chairman of several UK listed company audit committees. Mark is a Chartered Accountant, and has an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics.External Appointments- Senior Independent Director, Kingfisher plc
- Senior Independent Director, The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc
- Alternate member, Panel on Takeovers and Mergers for the Association for Financial Markets in EuropeCommittee ChairCommittee Membership -
Noel TataNon-executive directorBiographyNoel Tata was appointed to the Board as a non-executive director on 1 January 2017. Noel is the Managing Director of Tata International Limited, a global trading and distribution company and a trading arm of the Tata Group, a privately-owned multinational holding company. He is also a director of various Tata Group companies and has had a long and successful career in global business with extensive experience of high growth economies, including Asia and Africa which are key markets for Smiths’ growth strategy. Noel has a BA in Economics.External AppointmentsWith the exception of Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd, each of the following companies forms part of the Tata Group. All of the companies are listed on the Bombay and Indian National Stock Exchanges.
- Non-independent, non-executive chairman, Tata Investment Corporation
- Non-independent, non-executive chairman, Trent Ltd
- Non-independent, Vice Chairman, Titan Company Ltd
- Non-independent, non-executive chairman, Voltas Ltd
- Non-executive director, Kansai Nerolac Paints LtdCommittee Membership -
Pam ChengNon-executive director (Joining the Board on 1 March 2020)BiographyPam Cheng will join the Board as a non-executive director on 1 March 2020. She will stand for election by shareholders at the 2020 Annual General Meeting.
Pam is Executive Vice-President, Operations and Information Technology at AstraZeneca. She joined AstraZeneca in 2015, following 14 years in Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain roles at Merck/MSD. Prior to joining Merck, she held various engineering and project management positions at Universal Oil Products, Union Carbide Corporation and GAF Chemicals. Pam’s experience in the areas of manufacturing, supply chain and technology gained with large global businesses in strategically important regions for Smiths will further strengthen the Board’s discussions on embedding world class operations. Pam holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in chemical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey and an MBA in marketing from Pace University in New York.
External AppointmentsNon-executive director, Codexis. Inc.Committee Membership -
John MillsCompany SecretaryBiographyJohn has gained corporate governance and legal experience in a wide range of international businesses. He joined Smiths in 2018, having previously held senior roles in a variety of sectors, most recently at Anglo American plc, RSA Insurance Group plc and Cadbury plc. He has an LLB and is a Fellow of the ICSA: Governance Institute and a qualified solicitor.