Executive Committee
Will Lee
Chief Executive
Appointed August 2016 as Group Sales and Marketing Director, February 2018 as Chief Executive
Contribution, skills and experience
Will has an in-depth understanding of the Group's businesses, products and markets, having held various senior management positions, which have included engineering, operations, and sales and marketing, prior to his appointment as Chief Executive. Will was selected as Chief Executive having demonstrated to the Board the leadership capabilities, breadth of knowledge and relationships to continue to develop the Renishaw business and has a record of performance execution.
Background
Will joined the Renishaw graduate scheme in 1996 and became Director and General Manager for the Laser and Calibration Products Division in 2007. He holds a degree in physics from the University of Oxford and an MBA from the University of Bath. In 2014 he became Director and General Manager of the Machine Tool Products Division. In December 2015, he was appointed to the new role of Director of Group Sales and Marketing and became a member of the Executive Committee.
In February 2018 Will was appointed Chief Executive, taking over from Sir David McMurtry. He is responsible for the product divisions, overseas sales subsidiaries and human resources.
Allen Roberts
Group Finance Director
Appointed October 1980
Contribution, skills and experience
Allen has a deep understanding of the Group's businesses, products, relationships and the sectors in which it operates. Having led the finance function for many years, the Board values his management of the financial risks, reporting and planning for a Group that has seen significant growth, as well as his contribution to strategy and business development. Allen has a strong record of operational excellence.
Background
Allen qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1972 and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Before joining Renishaw in 1979, he was employed for 11 years by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. Allen heads Group Finance and is also responsible for corporate social responsibility.
Dave Wallace
Director of Group Operations
Appointed January 2008
Background
Dave joined Renishaw in 1989 through Renishaw's sponsored student scheme. He holds a degree from the University of Oxford in Engineering and Management Science. He has worked in various functions of the business including a one-year secondment at Renishaw's German subsidiary, before being appointed Director and General Manager for the CMM Products Division in 2002. In 2014 Dave was given Board responsibility for the Styli and Fixturing Products Division. As part of a Group-wide reorganisation, he was appointed Director of Industrial Metrology in December 2018 and later to Director of Group Operations in December 2020.
Gareth Hankins
Head of Group Manufacturing
Appointed February 2018
Background
Gareth joined Renishaw in August 1988 as an apprentice, and was appointed to the role of Director, Group Manufacturing Services Division in 2006. He was educated at Cardiff University where he studied Manufacturing Systems and Manufacturing Management. Gareth undertook various roles in engineering, production and operations management prior to being appointed to his current position. His responsibilities include manufacturing operations, procurement and facilities management across the Group. In 2013 he was appointed as an Honorary Visiting Professor at Cardiff University School of Engineering, and was awarded The Institute of Engineering and Technology's Viscount Nuffield Silver Medal for manufacturing in 2017.
Marc Saunders
Director of Group Strategic Development
Appointed 2024
Background
Marc joined Renishaw in 1986 through Renishaw's sponsored student scheme. He holds a Masters degree from the University of Oxford in Engineering, Economics and Management and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. He has worked in a range of technical, commercial and corporate functions at Renishaw, and, from 2012 to 2015, he was an executive committee member at e2v Technologies plc. He rejoined Renishaw's Additive Manufacturing business in 2015 and was appointed Director of Group Strategic Development in 2019. His responsibilities include group strategy, financial planning and analysis, investor relations and communications to internal & external stakeholders.
Diane Canadine
Group Human Resources Director
Appointed 2024
Background
Diane was appointed to the Executive Committee in 2024. Prior to joining Renishaw, she held various senior positions across a number of sectors including retail and healthcare. Diane initially joined Renishaw's Spatial Measurement business in York, UK, but after its closure, and in recognition of her skills, she was asked to join our Group Human Resources function based at New Mills. Over her 10 years with the company, she has helped to transform many aspects of our HR operation, including overseeing the implementation of our wide-reaching People Strategy and developing our network of overseas HR teams.