New Business Development Manager for process automation!

Festo has appointed Tony Gillard as New Business Development Manager, Process Automation, with a focus on the water and wastewater treatment industry. Recognising the significant role the water industry will play in the future, Festo has created this new position to support customers with the development of reliable automation solutions, enabling them to save time, money and resources, and increase efficiencies.

Tony is joining a team working closely with customers to realise the benefits of process automation across many industries. In his new role, Tony is responsible for growing Festo’s business in the water industry, with a specific focus on valve actuators and control systems.

Tony has over 20 years’ sales experience, the last seven of which have been in the water industry. Prior to joining Festo, Tony worked at MHW Treatment, a global leader in wet infrastructure, and formerly Biwater Treatment as Business Development Manager, where he had responsibility for the sales of capital equipment, including scrapers bridges, aeration equipment and rotors and grit removal technology.

“The water industry is a significant focus for us,” says Steve Sands, Product Manager at Festo. “Efficient solutions for water and wastewater treatment are particularly crucial when it comes to dealing sustainably with water as a resource. As a result, more and more attention is being focused on the automation of water and wastewater treatment plants. Tony’s extensive experience, coupled with his industry knowledge, makes him perfect for the role and we’re delighted to welcome him to the team.”

Commentating on his appointment, Tony says: “Festo has an excellent reputation for manufacturing and supplying automation technologies. From standard pneumatic and electric components, ready-to-install sub-systems, and the complete automation of customers’ processes, Festo has many solutions for improving process efficiencies. I’m looking forward to being part of such an innovative company, identifying new business opportunities for them as well as helping our customers to operate as efficiently as possible."