Manufacturer of highly engineered materials appoints new Business Development Director

Phil Black - PII Editor 02/04/2014

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Morgan Advanced Materials, a world leading manufacturer of highly engineered materials, has announced the appointment of Martyn Cook to the management team at its Composites & Defence Systems business based in Coventry.

Martyn has taken on the new role of Business Development Director with the goal of developing new market opportunities for the company’s unique composites and armouring capabilities.

Having held a host of managerial roles in a career spanning more than 30 years Martyn joins Morgan from Cobham Antenna Systems, where he was the Sales and Business Development Director. Prior to this, he spent more than a decade in a variety of key commercial roles at Tyco Electronics Limited. Joining the company as Senior Product Manager in 2001, he progressed through various UK and European Managerial roles, before taking on the position of Global Sales Director for the Marine sector in 2008. Martyn also holds a Masters degree in Polymer Engineering from the University of North London.

On taking on his new role at Morgan Advanced Materials, Martyn said: “It is a great honour for me to join Morgan which has established an enviable reputation for soldier protection and armoured vehicle systems for the global military market place. My aim is to build on this pedigree while also exploring and capitalising on new market opportunities for our growing range of composite materials.”

Duncan Eldridge, President of Morgan Composites & Defence Systems, said: “We are delighted to welcome Martyn to the team. His experience and know-how will be key in moving the business forward. We have a unique capability combining state-of-the-art composite and ceramic materials and Martyn will help drive new global opportunities for us in both areas.”

The Composites and Defence Systems business of Morgan Advanced Materials specialises in composite systems for defence applications including vehicle armour, combat helmets and body armour, as well as EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) suits, all of which are supplied to customers worldwide.

When Martyn is not working, he can be found on the golf course, walking his dog or spending time with his family.