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Olsen Actuators & Drives appoints Ian Walch as Managing Director

Olsen Actuators & Drives has announced the appointment of Ian Walch as its new Managing Director.

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Piers Olsen has now moved to Chairman and will continue to focus on business development and strategic markets and applications.

With extensive experience across a range of sectors including aerospace, defence and industrial, Ian Walsh (above) has joined the team with a proven track record of restructuring, turn around and business growth

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Ian’s vision for Olsen Actuators & Drives includes increasing revenue, developing skilled 'UK Engineering and Manufacturing' capability and enhancing the company's reputation in the market by providing safety-critical actuation.

Ian said: “It is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Olsen business providing cutting-edge Electrical Actuation solutions and products into blue chip clients across the world.”

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Piers Olsen said: “We fully support Ian with this opportunity and look forward to working with him to ensure success in this endeavour.”

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