Roush Technologies Limited, the European engineering business acquired from Roush Enterprises by an investor group in December 2007, has announced a new organisational structure, with five clearly defined profit centre business units.
Two of them - Product Development, and Prototype Technologies will host Roushs general, non-automotive engineering activities. The company has been progressively broadening its engineering base with recent projects in sectors such as renewable energy, rail infrastructure and military protection.
Andrew Williams, who led the investor buyout, is Executive Chairman of the new company, supported by Managing Director, John Mitchell and Finance Director, Gary Robertson. Five internal appointments have been made to lead the new business units.
Paul Turner becomes Technical Director of Product Development a unit which now carries a broader engineering remit but also incorporates all the companys established powertrain engineering, engine design and technology based development activities, such as hybrid drive and alternative fuels.
Dave Wood becomes Manager of Prototype Technologies specialising in design, evolution and build of innovative engineering concepts - as well as the creation of show cars, advanced system integration and covert vehicle engineering.
Dave Jones is appointed as General Manager of the company?128;(tm)s Automotive Group which includes all vehicle build, garage services and OE and aftermarket technical support for products such as the Ford GT and Mustang.
Alec Pell-Johnson becomes Head of Consultancy Services which provides search, recruitment and human resources support as well as interim and project outplacement of engineers and contractors.
David Mountain whose Mountune race engine and performance parts business was acquired by Roush in 2004 becomes Technical Director, Motorsports - a newly created umbrella unit under which the company will expand its activities in the sector - including further development of the Mountune brand.
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