ADS announces new president
Mr Bryson (above) will take up the role alongside his position as CEO of GKN Aerospace and Land Systems and that of co-chair of the successful and strategically important Aerospace Growth Partnership.
Marcus Bryson, the incoming President of ADS Group commented: “This is an exciting time for our sectors: there has been great progress during the last two years and the prospects are good but we cannot afford to be complacent. The UK economy is starting to recover and it is essential key wealth producing sectors such as ours help to deliver the right growth for the UK economy’s long term sustainability.
“I’m thrilled and honoured to take up the position of President of ADS Group at such an important time. I very much look forward to supporting our joint work with Government on industrial strategies, promoting the high value career opportunities in our sectors and building global awareness of UK expertise and competitiveness.”
Mr Bryson takes over the ADS presidency from Robin Southwell, CEO of Airbus Group UK, who held the position for two years.
Paul Everitt, chief executive of ADS Group commented: “I would like to thank Robin for his contribution to ADS during the past two years and look forward to continuing our strong relationship. Robin has made a very significant contribution to the work of ADS and successfully championed the importance of high value manufacturing to the UK economy.
“Marcus has played a vital role in making the Aerospace Growth Partnership a successful model of partnership between industry and Government, his industrial experience and strong governmental relationships will be an asset to ADS as we look to strengthen the economic importance of UK aerospace, defence, security and space industries throughout 2014 and beyond.”
Marcus joined GKN’s Aerospace division in 1984 as part of the finance team at FPT Industries based in Portsmouth. Following promotion to financial director in 1990 and general manager in 1992, Marcus moved to GKN Aerospace Services’ Isle of Wight operation as general manager of the Supplies Division, and became general manager of the entire Isle of Wight operation in 1997.
In 2000 Marcus added to this responsibility the complex task of rationalising the GKN Aerospace Services business internationally and overseeing the critical acquisition of the Boeing Military Aircraft and Missile Systems Group’s fabrication facility in St Louis, Missouri, USA. When this project was completed he moved into the role of CEO Europe.
He was appointed president and CEO of GKN Aerospace Services’ European businesses in February 2003, and then president and CEO of GKN Aerospace Propulsion Systems and Special Products in October 2004.
Marcus joined the Executive Committee in January 2006 on his appointment as chief executive of GKN Aerospace and was appointed to the Board of GKN plc in June 2007. He assumed responsibility for the Group’s Land Systems business on 1 October 2011.
