Sean is an experienced engineer and director who is leading the drive towards making the industry attractive for future workforces.

He joined Michael Smith Switchgear in 2004, spending his early years working his way from the workshop through to the engineering team.

After gaining his qualifications as an electrical and electronic engineer, became a Director at Michael Smith Switchgear in 2011. A year later he was appointed Managing Director.

Since then, he has pushed the business forward as a standard-bearer for increased sustainability and safety in UK manufacturing.

He led design changes and the testing programme for BS EN IEC 61439 and is Chair of BEAMA’s LSBS Management Committee as well as a member of its LV Switchboard Technical Committee, Executive Strategy Committee and also recently joined the Board of BEAMA to further strengthen the trade association’s focus on Building Electrical Systems.

He led the management buyout of the business and oversaw the expansion into new premises which further accelerated the company’s growth, as well as that of its sister company AVW Fabrications.

Sean has a keen interest in partnership working to increase opportunities and pathway into apprenticeships for future engineers. He is also a driving force behind the company’s journey towards Zero Carbon.