Owen Mumford selects new head of operations

Owen Mumford has announced the appointment of Modestino Graziano as its new head of operations.

Mr Graziano joins the UK-based medical device manufacturer following a lengthy career with Consort Medical, where he most recently served as operations director.

In his new role, he joins the executive management team of Owen Mumford and will take responsibility for overseeing supply chain and strategic purchasing at the firm’s manufacturing sites in Woodstock and Chipping Norton.

He will also report directly to managing director Jarl Severn, who expressed confidence that Mr Graziano is “perfectly positioned” to take on the new role.

“This is a great British company and one I was very keen to join. Its highly successful track record and enviable reputation for innovation makes this a very exciting business,” said Mr Graziano.

It comes after Owen Mumford appointed former Abbott employee Paula Staples as its global head of quality earlier this year.