Philtronics appoints Rob Bennett as Chief Technology Officer.

Hirwaun, Wales, UK, July 2, 2018 - Philtronics Limited, a leading South Wales contract electronics manufacturer (CEM), today announced it has appointed Rob Bennett as Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Rob brings over 25 years of experience to Philtronics. He will report directly to Simon Pritchard, Philtronics's Managing Director, and join Philtronics's executive team.

As CTO, Rob will be responsible for evolving our technology strategy and introducing a development arm to the Philtronics.

Simon said, "During our extensive search for a CTO, Rob emerged as the natural choice given his track record of high volume electronics manufacture, product development and his proven ability to lead at technology companies. I'm delighted to officially welcome Rob on board and look forward to his contributions to Philtronics and its customers."

Rob's career started at Sony Manufacturing in Pencoed, where he developed test equipment for the television and monitor production lines. From there, Rob moved to Grundig in Llantrisant, where he was part of the team that developed the first BskyB Digital Satellite receiver boxes. After moving to Astra Games, part of the Novomatic group of companies, he quickly rose through the company ranks to the position of Director of Technology, where he guided the company from development of traditional analogue based product, through to the latest cutting edge, 'always connected', video terminals.