Richard Thompson sits on the senior leadership team and is accountable for the technology and marketing (portfolio) functions of Smiths Detection. His primary objective is assuring the sustained long-term performance and profitable growth of the portfolios including innovation and digital transformation. Thompson joined Smiths in 2016 and has served as head of market – Western Europe, global industry director – aviation and VP – marketing. Prior to Smiths, he spent eight years in GM roles at Honeywell (process controls), and six years as MD of Enraf UK. Thompson holds a BA in business studies and has worked several international assignments including four years based in Singapore. He speaks fluent French and lives in the UK.