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Laird appoints Mike Bell as chief technology officer
Engineering solutions provider Laird has appointed former Jaguar Land Rover executive Mike Bell to the role of chief technology officer as part of its effort to deliver "world class innovation".
Bell, who will report directly to company chief executive Tony Quinlan, will be responsible for charting all aspects of Laird's technology agenda.
Bell spent six years at Jaguar as chief technology officer and latterly as connected car director. Before joining Laird, he served as executive vice president of devices and internet of things at computer software firm Canonical.
Quinlan said: "Mike is another excellent hire for the group, further strengthening our leadership team which has been a key focus of mine. He brings a deep knowledge and understanding of our target markets, particularly in the automotive sector, and his expertise will contribute to our strategy and technical execution to help further drive Laird's business growth.
"I am delighted to be joining such a forward-thinking and innovative company, where engineering and technology are at the centre of everything it does. Laird products are integrated into the offerings of countless world-class companies and it will be an exciting opportunity to further enhance this position."
As of 1200 GMT, shares had advanced 2.22% to 118.68p.
Bell, who will report directly to company chief executive Tony Quinlan, will be responsible for charting all aspects of Laird's technology agenda.
Bell spent six years at Jaguar as chief technology officer and latterly as connected car director. Before joining Laird, he served as executive vice president of devices and internet of things at computer software firm Canonical.
Quinlan said: "Mike is another excellent hire for the group, further strengthening our leadership team which has been a key focus of mine. He brings a deep knowledge and understanding of our target markets, particularly in the automotive sector, and his expertise will contribute to our strategy and technical execution to help further drive Laird's business growth.
"I am delighted to be joining such a forward-thinking and innovative company, where engineering and technology are at the centre of everything it does. Laird products are integrated into the offerings of countless world-class companies and it will be an exciting opportunity to further enhance this position."
As of 1200 GMT, shares had advanced 2.22% to 118.68p.
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