Fanuc UK gets new MD

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Fanuc UK customer service manager Tom Bouchier has been appointed as its managing director.

With over 25 years’ experience within robotics and automation, Bouchier will lead UK activity working out of Fanuc’s headquarters in Coventry. His role will be to push the company to further growth in each of the three divisions: FA (CNC controls), robots, and robomachines, while continuing to drive a service agenda.

Bouchier has occupied multiple positions at Fanuc after joining the company in 1990 as a service coordinator. Promoted to service manager in 1997, he 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.”