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Automation and Industrial Robotics Supplier Appoints New MD

Phil Black - PII Editor 09/09/2015

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Tom Bouchier, formerly Customer Service Manager, has been appointed as managing director FANUC UK.

With over 25 years’ experience within robotics and automation, Tom will lead UK activity working out of FANUC’s headquarters in Coventry. Tom’s role will be to push the company to further growth in each of the three divisions: FA, Robots, and Robomachines, while continuing to drive a world-class service agenda.

Previously, Tom has occupied multiple positions at FANUC first joining the company in 1990 as Service Coordinator. After being promoted to Service Manager in 1997, Tom quickly took the initiative to drive customer service and was assigned to the role of Customer Service Manager in 2012, responsible for all three business divisions.

Chris Sumner, director, FANUC UK and VP FANUC Europe, commented: “Tom is a great fit for the role with a strong customer focused background, and dedication to drive and deliver results. The appointment reflects a very exciting milestone in the history of our company. We wish Tom the best of success in his new role and responsibility, as we continue to expand our operations in the UK and deliver the best automation solutions for our clients.”