Owen Mumford names new sales and marketing director

Owen Mumford has announced the appointment of Richard Thomas as its new sales and marketing director, as it seeks to improve its long-term strategic foundations.

Mr Thomas joins the company from his previous role as vice-president for business integration at Smiths Medical's US operations, during which he accrued considerable experience in the medical technology field.

He will report directly to the company's managing director Jarl Severn and will succeed Adam Mumford, who is moving into the role of chairman for Owen Mumford Holdings.

Mr Thomas' appointment comes at a time when Owen Mumford is aiming to treble its annual turnover by the end of the decade, as part of its 2020 Vision.

"Richard has the expertise to significantly develop our sales and marketing, helping to put Owen Mumford in an even stronger position within this highly competitive medical sector during challenging economic times," added Mr Severn.

This comes after the company was recently named vendor of the year by US-based medical products supplier Owens and Minor.