Annette Doyle assumes role of managing director at Luton-based Trumpf, beginning July

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Annette Doyle will take on the role of managing director of Luton-based Trumpf from 1 July, succeeding Scott Simpson who is leaving Trumpf after more than 20 years to pursue individual projects.

Doyle is moving from Trumpf Inc, Farmington, USA, where she has served as head of customer training centre and as assembly department manager for Trumpf's TruLaser machines. Her department manufactures 350 machines a year and her production planning and lean manufacturing initiatives have enabled the company to increase production and quality goals during the economic rebound.

In her role at Trumpf Inc, she has been recognised by The Manufacturing Institute, collecting a Woman in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award for excellence and leadership in manufacturing.

Says the new managing director designate: "I have lived in the United Kingdom before my time in the US and I always look back very positively on this time. Having worked in the service and manufacturing side of the Trumpf business, I feel confident and well-prepared for this transition. I look forward to officially joining Trumpf Ltd as we enter the new fiscal year, and striving to continue the positive growth and development of Trumpf in the United Kingdom."

Doyle holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Master of Science in Technology Management. In her new role as managing director, she will be responsible for all Trumpf business operations in the United Kingdom, including product sales, customer service, technical training, product sales and applications.

She reports directly to Dr. rer. soc. Gerhard Rübling, executive vice president of the Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG and labour director, responsible for human resources, as well as sales and services.