Exova appoints new group technical director

Dr Roger Digby has joined global testing and advisory business Exova as group technical director from Airbus - where he was head of materials and processes integration for aircraft programmes.

Digby will have overall responsibility for the definition and development of Exova's technical engineering and scientific structure working with the company's experts across the globe.

His responsibilities at Exova will include the organisation of technical resources to enable implementation of best practice across the business, reinforcing the technical foundations of the business to support organic growth strategies and ensuring the company is regarded as being at the forefront of technical capability and reputation in the industry.

Anne Thorburn, Exova's acting CEO and CFO, commented: “As a company it is our intention to make sure we attract people that have a strong commitment to achieving excellence and will strive for best practice. Roger has an impressive track record and his technical expertise is second to none. The board of directors welcomes him at an important point in Exova's history.”

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