Wynne Consulting
Managing Director
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Managing Director – Global Automation Technology Manufacturer
About the Company
A global manufacturer of advanced automation and robotics technologies, headquartered in the UK and serving OEMs and system integrators worldwide. The organisation delivers high-performance automation solutions across multiple industrial sectors and operates across Europe, North America, and Asia.
As part of a major international automation group, the company combines strong engineering capability with global scale and is entering a significant phase of growth driven by:
- Product innovation
- Market expansion
- Operational excellence
Role Summary
A rare opportunity to lead a globally recognised automation technology manufacturer through its next phase of international growth and strategic development. As Managing Director, you will:
- Define and execute the company’s strategy
- Drive global expansion
- Strengthen the company’s position in the automation and robotics market
- Work closely with the parent organisation while maintaining entrepreneurial leadership of the business
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Key Responsibilities
- Global Strategy: Define and deliver a worldwide strategy aligned with the parent group.
- Revenue Growth: Drive growth across automation and robotics markets.
- Product Leadership: Provide leadership across the product portfolio and guide future product direction.
- Sales & Marketing: Own global commercial performance.
- Leadership Development: Build and lead a high-performing senior leadership team.
- Customer & Partner Engagement: Strengthen relationships with major international customers and partners.
- International Operations: Lead sales operations across Europe, North America, and Asia.
- Corporate Governance: Serve as Director of the UK entity and its subsidiaries.
Travel Requirements
- Primarily office-based (ideally commutable to West Midlands/South West)
- Extensive international travel across:
- Europe
- North America
- Asia
for visits to subsidiaries, customers, and the parent organisation.
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Qualifications & Experience
- Proven senior leadership experience within automation, robotics, or related industrial technology sectors
- Strong background in product-oriented technology businesses
- Demonstrated sales and marketing leadership
- Relevant engineering degree
- Experience scaling international, technology-led businesses
- Commercially driven, strategic, and hands-on leadership style
- Strong ethical values and integrity
Core Competencies
- Strategic Leadership: Defines and executes clear growth strategies
- Product & Market Orientation: Understands product lifecycle and market positioning
- Commercial Leadership: Drives revenue, market expansion, and customer engagement
- Global Leadership: Experience managing international operations across multiple continents
- Stakeholder & Board Management: Engages effectively with shareholders and global leadership
- Leadership & Culture: Builds high-performing teams and a strong organisational culture
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