Kitchen, who has a Master’s in Business Administration and a first class Bachelor of Science honours degree in Engineering Management, joins with more than 15 years’ experience working in the manufacturing and operations management fields.
Having held management positions across a number of Magnomatics’ biggest serviceable industries, including automotive, aerospace and energy generation, Kitchen has also worked at an international level as a Senior Management Consultant and Head of Operational Excellence at Siemens Gamesa.
Kitchen’s experience in leadership and operational accountability – alongside his understanding of leading large teams, delivering change projects also coaching and upskilling workforces – will drive innovation and development across the entire Magnomatics business.
Speaking about the appointment, CEO Gary Rodgers said, “I would like to welcome Joe to the Magnomatics team. He has substantial experience at driving transformational change, which will be a valuable asset, as we not only continue to grow our business, but also further enhance our status for being at the forefront of the markets we serve.”
Kitchen said “I am delighted to be joining such a forward-thinking and dynamic company, also team of people. I am looking forward to fully immersing myself in the role and working with everyone to further build on Magnomatics’ reputation.”
Magnomatics has a long history of developing innovative solutions for a huge range of market sectors, from electric vehicles and aerospace, to renewables, marine propulsion and many more.
