Assisted by three executives, Jones will be tasked with furthering the implementation of Siemens’ strategy for the UK aerospace sector, working with existing customers on the specification of Siemens’ industrial technology solutions, as well as building new relationships.
Jones, who said he is “delighted” to have been given the role, will additionally represent Siemens on wider aerospace forums, such as the Aerospace Growth Partnership, of which he is already a member.
“Siemens has a long standing presence within this important sector,” continued Jones, “and this will continue as we seek to enhance our technology and service offering so our aerospace clients continually benefit from optimised manufacturing performance and increased productivity.”
Brian Holliday, managing director, digital factory at Siemens UK & Ireland, said: “The Aerospace sector is an important component of British manufacturing and of global significance to Siemens. Enabling productivity through innovation is the key challenge we are addressing and through this senior appointment, Steve Jones brings the industry expertise, technology insight and people connections that will help us create more value add for our aerospace customers.”
