HUBER Technology announces appointment of new Engineering & Operations Director
HUBER Technology are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Blackoe as Engineering & Operations Director.
Paul brings a wealth of experience to the role. Since joining HUBER in 2014 as the Electrical Engineering Manager, he has gone on to successfully build and lead a number of high-performing teams. He played a key role in restructuring the Engineering and Operations departments to support the company’s continued growth, while taking overall responsibility for the effective delivery of capital projects. Paul has led multi-disciplinary teams across operations and engineering, overseeing everything from product design and development to testing and the production of machines and control panels.
He also played a pivotal role in managing the technical and regulatory transition following the UK’s departure from the EU—defining requirements and leading the project to ensure that machines sold into the UK continue to meet British standards and UK legislation.
Paul will head up a strong, experienced Engineering & Operations Team in the UK and Ireland supported by Ben Shore, Head of Projects and Engineering, who brings over 27 years of experience with HUBER products and a strong track record of successfully delivering complex projects. Alongside them is Daniel Taylor, Engineering Manager, who plays a key role in driving day-to-day engineering performance and supporting the continuous improvement of processes and product development. Together, the team brings deep technical expertise and strong leadership to support HUBER’s growth and innovation strategy
Looking to the future, Paul is committed to advancing HUBER’s capabilities by championing the development of innovative technologies and bringing forward-thinking solutions to market, focusing on collaborating with our parent company with new product development and ensuring the successful deployment of these solutions to the UK market, helping HUBER stay at the forefront of innovation in the industry.”
His leadership has been instrumental in driving innovation, maintaining compliance, and ensuring operational excellence across the business.
Paul says on his new appointment “I’m incredibly proud to take on this role and to lead such a talented and driven team. We’re at a really exciting point in time within the water industry right now, and I’m looking forward to building on our strong foundations to deliver innovative solutions that truly add value for our customers and help drive the business forward.”
Speaking of Paul Blackoe’s appointment, Steve Morris, Managing Director said, “Paul’s appointment comes at a pivotal time, as the water industry gears up to massively increase investment in the coming years. Paul’s proven track record and breadth of experience will help ensure HUBER can seize the opportunities which lie ahead, and allow us to meet our customers’ goals. I’m delighted to welcome Paul to the senior leadership team at HUBER UK ”.
