We are pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Smalley to the role of Chief Operations Officer.
Oliver will be focused on driving business process improvements, digital transformation, new product introduction and optimising operational efficiency as Velocity builds on the high levels of growth reported in the company’s results recently announced and looks to capture new opportunities in the US and Europe.
Oliver has more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering and operational leadership spanning both composites and metallics, Oliver’s career has included senior positions with Buoyancy Aerospace, BAE Systems and Brookhouse Aerospace.
In his previous roles he has also helped to develop greenfield factories across the UK and Europe and was responsible for the operational structure of the sites, overseeing manufacturing, engineering, quality control, health and safety, procurement and commercial functions.
In addition to his aerospace expertise, Oliver has led multiple manufacturing businesses, overseeing and driving business process improvements, digital transformation, engineering excellence, new product introduction (NPI), and standardising business practices to optimise operational efficiency and enhance EBITDA.
