Colin Quinney Appointed Sales & Marketing Director at Roke Manor Research

Roke Manor Research, the leading technology research and development business owned by Siemens, has announced the appointment of Colin Quinney as its new Sales and Marketing director.

Colin Quinney, 41, will be responsible for directing Roke Manor Research's strategic Sales and Marketing process and identifying opportunities for its electronic sensor, communications and networking products and services in key markets such as defence and security, telecommunications and transport, both in the UK and internationally. He will also play an instrumental role in strengthening Roke Manor Research's position as a business consultancy and technical solutions provider.

Colin Quinney brings over 20 years' sales and marketing expertise to Roke Manor Research, working for leading companies such as Crown Paints, Natwest and Deutsche Bank. In his most recent position as Head of Marketing at Wood Mackenzie based in Edinburgh, he successfully repositioned the business from a research publisher to a leading consultant for the energy, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, achieving revenues of over £35m.

Commenting on his appointment, Colin Quinney said:

"Roke Manor Research has an excellent reputation of pioneering research and development to produce a constant stream of innovative technology that solves real customer problems. I'm delighted to have joined this successful team and am looking forward to further exploiting the company's technologies and capabilities in wider markets."

"I'm pleased to have Colin on board at this exciting time of growth for Roke Manor Research", said Managing Director, Paul Stein. "His breadth of expertise and insight will prove invaluable in strengthening relationships with customers and helping to grow our company into a globally recognised brand."

Owned by Siemens and based in Romsey, Hampshire, Roke Manor Research is a leading provider of technology R&D and consultancy. It specialises in the development of electronic sensors, networks and communications technology, providing products and services to Siemens businesses, Government and commercial customers. The company employs 410 staff and has a turnover of £30m.