{"id":1205,"date":"2023-01-24T11:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T11:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/?p=1205"},"modified":"2024-11-01T11:48:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T11:48:42","slug":"smith-myers-board-announcements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/smith-myers-board-announcements\/","title":{"rendered":"Smith Myers Board Announcements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-top-left\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#3857f1\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1268\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/anirudh-Xu4Pz7GI9JY-unsplash.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/anirudh-Xu4Pz7GI9JY-unsplash.webp 1920w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/anirudh-Xu4Pz7GI9JY-unsplash-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/anirudh-Xu4Pz7GI9JY-unsplash-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/anirudh-Xu4Pz7GI9JY-unsplash-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/anirudh-Xu4Pz7GI9JY-unsplash-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/anirudh-Xu4Pz7GI9JY-unsplash-1536x1536.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5px\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.5\"><b>Smith Myers Announces new Board appointments to support further globa<\/b><strong>l expansion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top head-box is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized head-shots\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"216\" src=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Munro.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1240\" style=\"width:162px;height:162px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Munro.jpg 216w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Munro-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#273886;color:#273886\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrew Munro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Managing Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top head-box is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized head-shots\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Simon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1270\" style=\"width:162px;height:163px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Simon.jpg 216w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Simon-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#273886;color:#273886\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Simon Alford<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Director Software Architecture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top head-box is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized head-shots\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Nathan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1271\" style=\"width:162px;height:163px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Nathan.jpg 216w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Nathan-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#273886;color:#273886\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Nathan Herbert<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Director Hardware Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top head-box is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized head-shots\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"227\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/John.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1272\" style=\"width:170px;height:163px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#273886;color:#273886\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>John Gillespie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Director Test Systems &amp; production<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top head-box is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized head-shots\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"217\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Pete.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1226\" style=\"width:163px;height:163px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Pete.jpg 217w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Pete-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#273886;color:#273886\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Pete Myers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Co-founder &amp; Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top head-box is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized head-shots\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"216\" height=\"217\" src=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Tony.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1273\" style=\"width:162px;height:163px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Tony.jpg 216w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/Tony-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#273886;color:#273886\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Tony Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Co-founder &amp; Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/All-Four-Systems-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-416 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/All-Four-Systems-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/All-Four-Systems-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/All-Four-Systems-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/All-Four-Systems-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/All-Four-Systems-2048x1366.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#273886\"><strong>Smith Myers, designer and developer of ARTEMIS, Software Defined Radio and Cellular Protocol Stacks designed and optimised for SAR deployment commits to build on pioneering role across international markets.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Smith Myers, the award-winning global specialist in the design, development, manufacture and support of application specific cellular network and handset capabilities has announced the appointment of Andrew Munro as Managing Director, alongside three new appointments to the Board. Smith Myers was founded in 1987 by Tony Smith and Peter Myers who remain as Board members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Andrew Munro, Managing Director:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrew joined Smith Myers as a Director in 2013 and was appointed to the Board in 2017. Previously, Andrew led Ultra Electronics Electronic Warfare Business in Canada.&nbsp; Other senior roles have included President at M2 Consulting, and Vice President Electronic Systems at Allen Vanguard.&nbsp; Prior to entering the Defence and Aerospace Private Sector, Andrew had a full operational career in the British Army in Signals Intelligence, Counter Terrorism and Counter IED.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AW139.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AW139.webp 960w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AW139-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/AW139-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#273886;color:#273886\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThis is an exciting time for our business as our highly talented team continue to build out our ARTEMIS range of airborne cellular sensors, solidifying our position as the market leader. We start 2023 with several new contract awards in UK, Europe and North America, all signposting sustained company growth and ARTEMIS as the product of choice for professional Search &amp; Rescue, Border Protection and Maritime Patrol organisations,\u201d said Andrew.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#273886;color:#273886\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Simon Alford, Director &#8211; Software Architecture:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now in his 20th year at Smith Myers, Simon started on a &#8220;3-month contract&#8221; but quickly became an integral part of the team. Since then, he has been key in delivering 3 generations of Smith Myers products and bringing innovation and process changes into the software team.&nbsp; Simon graduated from the University of Southampton in 2001. Previous experience includes running his own start-up enterprise (Mobile Your Content) plus time as a developer at Tarantella Inc. based in Cambridge and California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>John Gillespie, Director &#8211; Test Systems and Production:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John graduated from Strathclyde University in 1983 with BSc in Electronics, then joined BAe Dynamics in the same year as a Test Package Design Engineer. Recruited from BAe by Smith Myers in January 1997 as a Senior Test\/Production Engineer, John has been a focal point for the Companies test, production, and support. In 1999 John was promoted to Test System Manager and has led Smith Myers Production and Test department through a major transition to AS9100 accreditation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nathan Herbert, Director &#8211; Hardware Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nathan joined Smith Myers in 1998 as an Apprentice, working as a Test Technician in the Test Department. Over the course of 25 years with Smith Myers, he has risen through several technical and customer facing roles within the company, ultimately leading the company\u2019s hardware design, development, and test activities during the recent transition into the Aerospace Sector.&nbsp; Nathan holds a deep understanding of customer needs and requirements in what is a quick-moving and highly demanding industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1667\" src=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SmithMyers-AW101withArtemis-16082022.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SmithMyers-AW101withArtemis-16082022.webp 2500w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SmithMyers-AW101withArtemis-16082022-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SmithMyers-AW101withArtemis-16082022-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SmithMyers-AW101withArtemis-16082022-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SmithMyers-AW101withArtemis-16082022-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/SmithMyers-AW101withArtemis-16082022-2048x1366.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#273886;color:#273886\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe are thrilled to make these announcements, not only because it reflects the dedication of each individual but confirms the continuing success of the business,\u201d explained co-founding director Peter Myers. \u201cIt is important as we enter our 36th year of business to have a strong team to provide continuity and a firm foundation for further expansion in our chosen markets globally.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#273886;color:#273886\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The company has focused on designing disruptive technologyfor Network Operators, Government Agencies, Law Enforcement, Military, and Search and Rescue organisations. The successful business model includes partnering with aircraft and ground-based vehicle OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and integrators, including some of the world\u2019s largest organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith Myers ARTEMIS suite of SAR products has been in active service saving lives around the world since 2015 with the lead customer The Royal Norwegian Airforce on their Leonardo AW101 Search &amp; Rescue Helicopter Program.&nbsp; The growing global customer base includes programmes in the UK, Europe, North America, South America, and the Middle East.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#273886;color:#273886\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;We started with the fundamental philosophy to make things simpler for the end user by producing smart tools for smart users. That remains a strategic focus underpinned by our engineering expertise, which has enabled us as a truly agile business to constantly push new technology boundaries and expand our product portfolio,&#8221; concluded co-founding Director Tony Smith.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#273886;color:#273886\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/awards.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smithmyers.com\/development\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/awards.webp 657w, 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