Exova has employed a new group technical director who will be responsible for the development of technical engineering and scientific structure.
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| Roger Digby joins Exova |
Dr Roger Digby has joined global testing and advisory business Exova from Airbus, where he was head of materials and processes integration for aircraft programmes.
In his previous role, Digby was responsible for defining and delivering materials and processes solutions for the A350XWB family of aircraft. He also ensured materials and processes support to the continuing development needs of all other aircraft programmes, including the A380, A320, A330/340, A400M and future aircraft projects.
His responsibilities at Exova will include the organisation of technical resources to enable best practice across the business, as well as establishing a new global technical leadership structure of technical directors focused on Exova’s critical technical disciplines.
Anne Thorburn, Exova’s acting CEO and CFO, said: “As a company it is our intention to make sure we attract people that have a strong commitment to achieving excellence and will strive for best practice.
“Roger has an impressive track record and his technical expertise is second to none. The board of directors welcomes him at an important point in Exova’s history.”
