Digital Concepts Engineering Ltd (DCE) has appointed Dr Geoff Robins as Non-Executive Chairman. Geoff brings his senior business experience with a proven track record in leading, managing and advising complex organisations across a wide range of regulated and technology sectors.
With a background encompassing engineering consulting and business solutions, Geoff has served on the Board of Atkins UK where he led the international defence, aerospace and communications portfolio. In 2015, Geoff was appointed as the Transformation Director for the UK MOD’s Defence Equipment & Support organisation, which is responsible for the acquisition of equipment and support capabilities for the UK Armed Forces. In 2019 Geoff was appointed Transformation Director for UK Research and Innovation, a non-departmental government body responsible for funding of research and innovation. Since 2020, Geoff has been an independent Non-Executive Director and strategic advisor. Geoff holds a 1st Class Hours degree and PhD in Physics from Liverpool University.
DCE is a UK Midlands based SME which provides robotic solutions to increase productivity and save lives. DCE specialises in the development of robotic control systems, unmanned ground vehicles and related technologies including autonomy, position-navigation and timing systems, communications solutions and novel payloads. DCE works with businesses ranging from one-man operations through to governments and global PLCs to rapidly deliver high quality, innovative solutions to some of the most challenging problems in defence, nuclear and healthcare fields.
Lionel Nierop, DCE’s Business Development and Operations Director, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Geoff to DCE team. The business has reached a critical phase of development following a number of important contract wins this year. With Geoff’s wisdom and guidance we are confident of DCE’s future success.”
Geoff commented: “I am delighted to be appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman of DCE at a very exciting time in the company's growth. The market for robotic solutions is really beginning to expand and DCE is ideally positioned to provide unique solutions for the world’s most challenging sectors.”