– UK, Yarnton – Oxford Metrics plc (LON: OMG), the smart sensing and software company servicing life sciences, entertainment, engineering, and smart manufacturing markets, announced the appointment of Dr. Ian Wilcock (Ph.D.) to its Board as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect, to replace David Quantrell who will be retiring from the Board on 24 October 2024.
“I am delighted to welcome Ian to the board of Oxford Metrics. Ian’s strong track record of M&A and growing businesses globally, gained throughout his career in technology businesses, brings highly relevant expertise to the Group. Ian’s experiences will be invaluable as we execute on our five-year plan,” said Board Chair, Roger Parry.
About Dr. Ian Wilcock
Dr. Ian Wilcock has over 30 years of experience in high technology, focusing on the scientific instrumentation, smart sensing, and test and measurement sectors. He brings executive experience from FTSE 250 and Fortune 500 global technology businesses, including leadership roles at Oxford Instruments, Danaher, Experian, and Renishaw. Dr. Ian Wilcock has a proven track record of growing businesses organically and through acquisition and has held senior positions at smart sensor businesses that delivered ambitious growth plans.
Dr. Ian Wilcock is currently Group Commercial Director of Judges Scientific plc.
Dr. Ian Wilcock said: “I’m excited to be joining the Oxford Metrics board. With an international client base and market-leading technologies, Oxford Metrics is well-positioned to grow both organically and through acquisition and I look forward to being part of that journey.”
About Oxford Metrics
Oxford Metrics is a smart sensing and software company that enables the interface between the real world and its virtual twin. Our smart sensing technology helps over 10,000 customers in more than 70 countries, including all of the world’s top 10 game companies and all of the top 20 universities worldwide. Founded in 1984, we started our journey in healthcare, expanded into entertainment, won an OSCAR and an Emmy, and moved into defense, engineering, and smart manufacturing. We have a strong track record of creating value by incubating, growing, and then augmenting through acquisition, unique technology businesses.
The Group trades through its market-leading division Vicon and, recently acquired, Industrial Vision Systems, adding niche market strength in smart manufacturing. Vicon is a world leader
in motion measurement analysis to thousands of customers worldwide, including Red Bull, Imperial College London, Dreamscape Immersive, Industrial Light & Magic, and NASA. Industrial Vision Systems is a specialist in machine vision software and technology for high precision, automated quality control systems trusted by blue-chip, smart manufacturing companies across the globe including BD, DePuy, Jaguar Land Rover, Johnson & Johnson, Zytronic, and Alkegen. The Group is headquartered in Oxford with offices in California, Colorado, Kempten, and Harwell.
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