The Sepura Group has added Gary Aitkenhead to its executive team in the role of vice president devices.
Aitkenhead joins Sepura from Motorola, where he held VP roles responsible for TETRA infrastructure, EMEA systems and services, global support services and, most recently, global managed services.
He has 25 years' international leadership experience across public safety radio and enterprise mobile computing markets. This includes 20 years' experience in Motorola and four years in Motorola Solutions.
In his last role with Motorola Solutions, Aitkenhead created new global business unit, built a new leadership team, integrated regional operations and hired business development expertise.
He also grew revenue at 12 per cent per year in the first two years by expanding existing contracts and acquiring new customers.
“Sepura has an extremely broad and successful portfolio – encompassing TETRA, ATEX and the capability to support LTE going forward,” said Aitkenhead.
“With more than 1.5 million Sepura TETRA radios in use today and the launch of the new flagship SC20 series of hand-portable radios on a brand new technology platform, the Devices line of business has much to celebrate.
“I’m looking forward to building on these successes and further developing our outstanding reputation for technical innovation.”
Also to join Sepura's executive team is Michelle Lamprecht, who has been appointed vice president marketing.
Lamprecht brings more than 20 years' international leadership experience across a range of public and privately owned technology organisations, including Ciba Geigy, Huntsman, TWI and The MathWorks.
Gordon Watling, CEO for Sepura, commented: "These appointments continue our policy of strengthening the senior management team with individuals of talent and vision.
“Gary and Michelle’s skills will enable us to drive both customer and partner engagement, boosting the global power of our brand while delivering ever-more innovative solutions to address our customers’ critical communications needs."
