WCA November 2024

People

Leadership transition at Inductotherm Group Thermal processing technology specialist Inductotherm Group has announced that Gary Doyon stepped down from his role as CEO on 1 July, as part of a planned succession strategy to ensure the growth and success of the group.

company board, assisting with specific operational needs of other businesses owned by the Rowan family and pursuing new business avenues and opportunities for the Inductotherm Group. Mick Nallen and Satyen Prabhu have taken over as co‐leaders of the group, in a leadership arrangement designed to leverage their complementary strengths and experiences. Together, they bring a wealth of knowledge and a fresh perspective to the company. “Mick and Satyen have come up with strong business plans that meet our family’s goal of maintaining a stable, customer focused and technology-centric business,” said chairman Virginia Rowan Smith. “We have an exciting future ahead of us.” Composed of 40 companies with 38 manufacturing facilities located in 19 countries, Inductotherm Group offers advanced technology for the engineering, manufacturing and service of thermal processing equipment used in the melting, heating, heat treating, forging, galvanising, coating, cutting and welding of metals. Its brands include Inductoheat, Thermatool, Radyne and Consarc. Inductotherm Group www.inductothermhw.com

Mr Doyon has been with the company for 38 years, and his 15-year tenure as CEO has been marked by his strategic vision of a commitment to innovation, delivery of quality products,

and a focus on process development and end-to end customer care.

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Inductotherm Group has expanded its global footprint, diversified its product offerings, and strengthened its market position. Although stepping down as CEO, Mr Doyon will remain actively involved with the company. He will continue to serve as the only non-family member on the parent

Mazak UK appoints SW area sales manager Yamazaki Mazak has appointed James Fell as its new area sales manager for the south-west of England.

In his new role, he will assume responsibility for Mazak’s broad range of customers throughout the south-west of England, with a particular focus on the region’s subcontract manufacturing. Jason Butler, sales director at Yamazaki Mazak UK and Ireland, said, “It has been a pleasure to work so closely with Tim over the years and it is hard to put into words what he has achieved during three decades of service here at Mazak.

He will take over from Tim Ponter, who is retiring after more than 30 years’ service at Mazak and nearly 50 years in the manufacturing industry. Mr Fell brings his experience in the machine tool industry, having trained as a CNC programmer and technical sales engineer before moving into business development roles.

“We wish him all the very best with his retirement; however, in James we have a very capable sales professional who knows both the industry and the south-west region exceptionally well.” Mr Fell said, “Early on in my career, I was fortunate enough to attend a programming course at Mazak and hoped to one day work for the company. “The manufacturing community in the south west is thriving and given the breadth of Mazak’s portfolio, with a machine tool for every application and every price point, it’s a very exciting time to join the company. “I would like to thank Tim for the valuable insights he has shared in our short time working together before his retirement and wish him all the best for the future.” Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd www.mazakeu.co.uk

James Fell (left) and Tim Ponter

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