Published: 4/24/2025
(Shawbury, UK) April 24, 2025 – Smithers, a global leader in testing, consulting, information, and compliance services, is pleased to announce the promotion of Gareth Wynne to the position of Senior Operations Director in Europe for the Medical Device Testing Division.
As Senior Operations Director, Wynne will continue to oversee both the Shawbury, UK and Neu-Isenburg, Germany sites, while partnering closely with senior leadership to drive the strategic growth of Smithers Medical Device Testing Division across the region. This newly established role will ensure client commitments are met while enhancing the overall experience across sites, reinforcing Smithers brand promise of delivering accurate data, on time, with a high-touch approach.
“Gareth has demonstrated exceptional leadership, a deep understanding of operational excellence, and a commitment to our clients and core values,” said David Tudburry, Vice President, Medical Device Testing Division, Europe, “We are excited to see him take on this expanded role and help lead our European operations into the next phase of innovation, growth, and client service.”
Wynne joined Smithers in 2018 as the Operations Director for Physical Functional Testing, based in Shawbury, UK. He has obtained his Honors Bachelor's Degree of Mechanical Engineering from Birmingham City University. Under his leadership, the Shawbury team has achieved exceptional growth and operational success, further strengthening Smithers position as a trusted partner to the medical device industry.
In 2024, Wynne was instrumental in the selection and development of a new laboratory facility in Neu-Isenburg, near Frankfurt, Germany. His guidance and vision lead to a fully operational, state-of-the-art facility poised to support Smithers expanding client base in continental Europe.
To learn more about Smithers Medical Device Testing Division, visit:
www.smithers.com/industries/medical-device
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About Smithers:
Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Smithers is a multinational provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services. With laboratories and operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, Smithers supports customers in the transportation, life science, packaging, materials, components, consumer, cannabis, dry commodities, and energy industries. Smithers delivers accurate data, on time, with high touch, by integrating science, technology, and business expertise, so customers can innovate with confidence.
