Yorkshire manufacturer Dectectamet hires new chief commercial officer
Detectamet, which is based on Pocklington Industrial Estate, has announced the appointment of Steve Herd as its CCO.
Mr Herd has a background in customer proposition, product and category management, with internal promotions leading to him becoming CEO of a multinational B2B electronics company in 2019.
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Hide AdHe will now join Detectamet’s board of directors and take overall responsibility for commercial activity for the business.
Detectamet is an award-winning metal detectable products manufacturer, with sites in the UK, USA, Canada, Germany and Australia serving food processing facilities in more than 100 countries.
Detectamet CEO Sean Smith said: “We’re delighted to announce Steve as our chief commercial officer.
“With our ever-increasing market share and our customers’ purchasing pattern moving more towards e-commerce transactions, Steve is an exceptional acquisition to lead us through this transformative period."
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Hide AdMr Herd added: “It’s a great privilege to join Detectamet and lead our customer value proposition.
"I’m excited to play my part in modernising our commercial operations and ensuring Detectamet provides best-in-class customer service to the food industry.”